Full Breakdown
Fatal Shooting of Camden Childers
6/9/2026, 6:38:36 AM
Incident Overview
On June 26, 2025, former Newton Police Department lieutenant Carlos Uribe shot and killed 29-year-old motorcyclist Camden Childers during a police pursuit in Conover, North Carolina. After two prior chases, Childers entered a cul-de-sac near a Walmart, raised his hands, and was ordered to lie on the ground. Body-camera video shows Uribe kicking Childers before a gunshot; Childers died at Catawba Valley Medical Center from a chest wound.
Timeline of Key Events
Primary Individuals and Investigating Bodies
Carlos Uribe, former Newton Police lieutenant, is the defendant. Camden Childers, 29, of Conover, is the victim. The Catawba County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted; the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted the inquiry; Catawba Valley Medical Center treated the victim.
Prior Pursuits and Police Coordination
Prior to the June 26 incident, Childers had evaded police in two separate pursuits across neighboring jurisdictions. Those earlier chases prompted additional coordination among law-enforcement agencies, leading Newton officers to intensify efforts to intercept him. The final pursuit culminated when Childers entered the Conover cul-de-sic, where the fatal encounter occurred. The repeated attempts to stop Childers raised concerns about pursuit policies.
Body-Camera Video Findings
Body-camera footage released by the District Attorney’s Office shows Uribe ordering Childers to lie down while his hands remain raised, then kicking him before a gunshot. Childers can be heard repeatedly apologizing and stating that he had been shot.
Prosecution and Guilty Plea
The Catawba County District Attorney’s Office issued a news release stating Childers was no longer a threat when Uribe fired. The office announced Uribe’s guilty plea to second-degree murder and set sentencing for Sept. 8, 2025. The plea was entered in Catawba County Superior Court.
Key Facts at a Glance
Implications for Use-of-Force Accountability
The guilty plea illustrates that North Carolina prosecutors can pursue criminal charges when lethal force is used after a suspect surrenders. The case highlights the role of body-camera video in investigations and in evaluating use-of-force decisions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m sorry!” — Camden Childers, 29, motorcyclist (body-camera audio)
- “I’m sorry!” — Camden Childers, 29, motorcyclist (body-camera audio)
- “He shot me!” — Camden Childers, 29, motorcyclist (body-camera audio)
- “Uribe’s body camera footage captures the officer telling the victim to get on the ground, and Childers clearly has his hands up in surrender,” — Catawba County District Attorney’s Office (news release)
Remaining Questions and Gaps
The source provides a single investigative account; no alternative eyewitness statements or contradictory evidence are presented.
