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Bernard Brandon Powers

Case from Taylors, SC dated Oct 11, 2015

Victim Details

Bernard Brandon Powers

Male

Black / African American

Taylors

SC

2015-10-11

23

Bernard

Brandon Powers

06/30/2026

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In the quiet community of Taylors, South Carolina, a life was abruptly ended in a confrontation with law enforcement. Bernard Brandon Powers, a 23-year-old Black/African American man, was shot and killed by police on October 11, 2015. At the time of his death, Powers was known to have a history of criminal activity and was a wanted individual.

The events that led to the fatal encounter unfolded when deputies were attempting to serve a warrant. While the specific details of the warrant and ...
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  • http://wsav.com/ap/1-person-killed-in-shootout-with-greenville-county-deputies/
  • Police shooting victim was wanted man - Greenville Online
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