WILMINGTON, Del. (July 1, 2026) — Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, attorney Chance Lynch, and attorney Harry M. Daniels will join the family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner for a news conference to discuss the fatal police shooting that claimed Kadir’s life on June 24.
According to the family, Kadir was shot in the back by a Wilmington police officer as he was running away and later died from his injuries. The family is calling for the full release of the officer’s body-worn camera footage and seeking transparency and accountability as the Delaware Department of Justice continues its investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
WHO:
Family of Kadir Skinner
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Chance Lynch
Attorney Harry M. Daniels
WHEN:
Thursday, July 2, 2026
9 a.m. ET
WHERE:
Shiloh Baptist Church
215 W. 23rd St.
Wilmington, DE 19802
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MEDIA CONTACT:
[email protected]
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Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
