Reidsville, North Carolina — October 7, 2025: Authorities identified Shavon Curtis Smith, age 31, as the man shot and killed by deputies with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office while they were serving a domestic violence arrest warrant at a residence on Dennis Drive.
According to investigators, deputies went to the home to arrest Smith on a warrant related to domestic violence charges. Authorities say Smith had reportedly threatened his girlfriend with a firearm prior to the warrant being issued. When deputies arrived and approached the residence, they allege that Smith fired shots at them from inside the home.
Officials said Smith then appeared at a window a second time and allegedly fired more rounds toward the deputies. Deputies returned fire, striking and killing him. No officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is leading the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting, while the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office conducts an internal administrative review.
News outlets including WFMY News 2, WXII 12, WBTM Danville, and Country Herald reported that deputies exchanged gunfire with Smith after he fired at them from within the home.
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