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Christopher L. Brandon

Christopher L. Brandon

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Gender Male
Age 19 yrs
Nationality United States
Marital Status Unknown
Date of Death 11/05/2008
Location Spring Garden and Riverview Dr. St. Louis MO 63137 St. Louis
Cause of Death

Deadly force

Police shot Christopher L. Brandon when he reportedly fired on officers shortly after he'd shot and killed firefighter Leonard Riggins. Investigators said it appeared Brandon had carjacked or attempted to carjack four cars within a span of minutes. Brandon crashed one of the cars he'd taken at Spring Garden and Dudley Drive. Riggins, 52, in his uniform and driving a Fire Department other, approached the wrecked car to help. Brandon reportedly struggled with Riggins, shot him and took his car. Police came upon Brandon a few minutes later at Spring Garden and Riverview, where they said Brandon was trying to switch Riggins' car for another carjacked other. According to police, Brandon shot at them, and the officers returned fire, killing him.

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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Louis County Police Department
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Sources & References

1 news.stlpublicradio.org Open source
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