Jason deBruyn
Jason deBruyn is the WUNC data reporter, a position he took in September, 2016.
In the role, Jason investigates story lines hidden in data to uncover untold issues that matter to North Carolinians. He passionate about giving a voice to the voiceless and using data to shine a light on disenfranchised groups have been taken advantage of.
Prior to joining WUNC, Jason covered the business of health care and pharmaceuticals for Triangle Business Journal in Raleigh, an affiliate of the American City Business Journals network. His reporting roots trace to the Enquirer-Journal, a community newspaper in Monroe, North Carolina.
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Raleigh police officer A.A. Smith fired two shots at Daniel Turcios, then about five seconds later, fired another three shots. That's according to a report from the Raleigh police department that was released by the city Wednesday. -
Police reform advocates say a Raleigh police officer shot Daniel Turcios multiple times, including after he was lying on the ground following a vehicle crash last week. -
Two witnesses say a man shot by an off-duty North Carolina sheriff's deputy jumped onto the hood of the deputy’s truck. Their statements are included in videos that the Fayetteville Police Department released on Friday, a day after obtaining a judge’s permission. -
The body camera footage taken after an off-duty officer North Carolina shot Jason Walker was released on Friday. It seems to corroborate the officer's story that Walker attacked his vehicle.
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The state also recently opened more mass testing sites, including one at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Healthcare leaders across the state are pleading with the public to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. -
There have been three fatal shootings in less than a week involving law enforcement officers in central North Carolina. Here's a look at how the investigations will unfold. -
North Carolina hospitals are expected to set a milestone this Wednesday when the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is predicted to reach the highest point during the pandemic. -
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced an extension of Executive Order 224, which mandates state employees in cabinet agencies to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing for COVID-19. -
Spirituous liquor sales increased during the pandemic and have not slowed even after lockdown restrictions have eased. -
Citing the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Duke said all classes will be held remotely through Jan. 8. The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing its rescheduling policy to avoid assigning forfeits for teams unable to play.
