Tri-Marea Charles, 25, was shot and killed by Titusville police last Friday night in an incident the local police chief said was tragic but defensible. Sign up for our Newsletters

Titusville Police Chief John Lau and other city officials accepted an invitation from the North Brevard NAACP to speak at the group’s regular meeting.

The Titusville Police Department said one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting Friday night. Officials said the Titusville officers involved in the shooting were not injured. Reports show the suspect, 26-year-old Tri-Marea Rayquan Charles, was transported to the hospital for a gunshot injury and was later pronounced dead.

Titusville police Chief John Lau described the moments before the shooting, saying Charles tripped while being confronted by officers and dropped a firearm. Officers reportedly sh