Andrew Brown Jr. laid to rest amid growing calls for answers on why deputies shot him

Andrew Brown Jr. to be laid to rest amid protests over deputies who shot him

Family and friends of Andrew Brown Jr. gathered Monday at a North Carolina church for his funeral as protesters continue to take to the streets to demand justice and answers over why sheriff's deputies opened fire on the 42-year-old Black man outside his home last month. Brown's invitation-only funeral service was held at noon at the Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City. The service began with a choir calling itself the "Andrew Brown Jr. Ensemble" singing gospel tunes, "I Put it All in His Hands" and "You are my All in All." A closed black and chrome casket containing Brown's body was topped with a bouquet of red roses and baby's breath.