By Rami Ayyub & Tyler Clifford

(Reuters) – Prominent U.S. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump announced Tuesday that he would represent the family members of a Black victim who was killed by an off-duty North Carolina deputy this weekend. The incident has sparked protests against police brutality.

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), said that it was looking into the killing of Jason Walker on Saturday in Fayetteville. The city is located approximately 100 miles (161 km east of Charlotte). Local media reports that Jeffrey Hash was placed on administrative leave.

Fayetteville police say Walker ran into traffic, jumped onto a vehicle and was shot by the driver. They claim that Walker then dialled 911.

Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins (NASDAQ:). Local media reports that a blackbox taken from Hash’s truck did not show any impact.

Crump, who was representing George Floyd’s family following his death by Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, announced that Walker had retained Walker.

“At the core of the matter was the fact that Mr. Walker was shot in the back when he attempted returning home?” Crump’s firm stated that Walker’s parents resided across the street and were within 100 feet of him.

Crump said, “We stand determined, with the family, and the young boy that Jason Walker left behind to find out what happened when he was shot and killed off-duty by Jeffrey Hash.”

Reuters could not reach Hash immediately or a lawyer for comment.

Demonstrators shouted, “Say His Name!” at a demonstration outside Fayetteville’s Police Headquarters on Sunday. Jason Walker!” and heard comments from a woman that she was an eyewitness. She refuted the police account.

“He wasn’t crazy. He didn’t jump in traffic. He was shot by the officer, who then hit him with his vehicle. What would Jason do to get on a truck?” Elizabeth Ricks (an eyewitness) told the demonstrators.

When asked for comments, the FBI stated that they were aware of Fayetteville’s shooting death investigation and are in constant contact with North Carolina authorities.

Shelley Lynch, FBI spokesperson said that if there are any indications of an alleged federal violation during North Carolina’s SBI investigation, the FBI would be prepared to investigate.