Jonathan Ferrell, a former Florida A&M University footballplayer, was shot and killed Saturday by a North Carolina policeofficer when he ran out at the armed officer while seeking help,authorities now believe.
Officer Randall Kerrick, 27, turned himself in Saturday just aftera warrant was signed for his arrest on voluntary manslaughtercharges.
Police say Jonathan A. Ferrell's description matched one given by awoman who moments earlier called 911 to report a man as wildlyknocking on her front door, pictured. Police now believe he onlywanted help.