Anthony Dwayne Harris, a 38-year-old African American man, died on January 28, 2013, in Jacksonville during a confrontation with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers at a Pearl Street North residence. Officers were responding to a domestic violence call after Harris pushed his 17-year-old son into a china cabinet, causing cuts from broken glass. When officers attempted to arrest Harris, a physical struggle followed; authorities say Harris tried to unsnap an officer’s holstered gun and Officer Scott Williams fired seven shots, all striking Harris. Officer Kevin Kilcoin suffered a non-life-threatening thigh injury, from either a bullet or debris.

Harris had an extensive arrest history dating to age 15, with convictions including drug offenses, traffic violations, gambling, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; he had recently been released from jail on drug charges. The officers were placed on administrative leave and the family disputed the account that Harris reached for a holstered weapon, with a daughter who witnessed the event saying she did not see that movement. The family later pursued legal action alleging Harris was unarmed and deadly force was unjustified.

Does anyone have additional eyewitness details or material that could clarify what happened during the struggle?