Police accountability after the shooting of Khadir Skinner
Summary
Council unanimously urged the administration to fund an independent audit of WPD — something it has passed before but the administration never carried out. Sponsors cited data showing Black residents make up 57% of the city but 80% of arrests.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
An independent audit would cost roughly $100,000 in the FY2027 budget.
Residents — particularly Black residents — seeking accountability and improved police-community relations.
The Skinner family and communities that feel over-policed and under-informed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-08-20
Clergy and residents, including Khadir Skinner's father, demanded transparency, an independent investigation and reform of Wilmington Police Department practices after the 19-year-old was shot in the back. They announced an interfaith, multiracial coalition pushing for change.
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-05-21
Council unanimously urged the administration to fund an independent audit of WPD — something it has passed before but the administration never carried out. Sponsors cited data showing Black residents make up 57% of the city but 80% of arrests.
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