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Charles A. Brown IV

United States · Aged 20 · Died 04/13/2014
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Two police officers on foot responding to a report of a burglary at a Motel 6 encountered Charles A. Brown IV driving away from the motel. Police allege Brown attempted to hit them, and they opened fire and killed him because they feared for their lives. Witnesses at the scene said Brown's car did not move until the officers fired at him, and then only in reverse. Police alleged vehicular assault.

Alleged responsible partyHarvey Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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