Examining the dangerous aftermath of racially charged shootings in a small Southern town, SHOTS FIRED is a dramatic new event series that is a why done it? and a who done it? From Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights, The Secret Life of Bees, Love and Basketball) and Reggie Rock Bythewood (Beyond the Lights, Notorious), the 10-hour event series is an explosive look at the criminal justice system. When an African-American police officer kills an unarmed white college student, a small town in North Carolina is turned upside-down. Before the town has a chance to grapple with this tragedy, the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light, re-opening wounds that threaten to tear the town apart.

When a black officer kills an unarmed white teenager, the neglected murder of a black teenager is brought to light, which threatens to tear the community apart.

Ashe and Preston investigate the leaked video of Deputy Beck to determine the source. Pastor Janae's public run-in with Joey Campbell is revealed.

As the heat continues ash and Preston race after another shooting and the department is on edge again.

After Cory opens up about what he witnessed the night of Joey Campbell's death, Ashe and Preston must decide if his word will be enough to go up against the entire sheriff's department. To help demonstrate the worthiness of their case, the two go after any substantial evidence they can find that will prove the deaths of Joey Campbell and Jesse Carr are somehow linked. Meanwhile, in an effort to help the poor communities in Gate Station, Governor Eamons introduces her new education initiative, but only at a certain cost to her campaign.

Preston and Ashe uncover a suspicious police program when Cory reveals important details about the night Joey Campbell was murdered.

A riot erupts between the citizens and police officers of Gate Station.

Preston is determined to find the truth about what happened the night Joey Campbell died when the district attorney sends a new team on the case.

Preston and Ashe use a potential murder weapon in the Joey Campbell case to identify the culprit; an altercation erupts from growing tensions between the investigators and the Sheriff's department; Preston makes a rash decision in the Jesse Carr case.

The investigation focuses on the Sheriff's department when a shocking discovery is made.

The truth behind the shootings is revealed.