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Rayshard Brooks
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Gender
Male
Age
27 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/12/2020
Location
125 University Ave SW Atlanta GA 30315 Fulton
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police were initially called to a Wendy's around 10:33 p.m. after a complaint about a man, Rayshard Brooks, parked in the drive-through asleep.Police gave Brooks a breathalyzer, determined he was DUI, and proceeded to try to cuff Brooks. Brooks resisted and when one officer attempted to shock him with a Taser, Brooks grabbed theTaser and ran. The other officer chased Brooks and attempted to shock him. When Brooks turned around and discharged theTaser at the chasing officer, the officer drew his gun and shot and killed Brooks.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Atlanta Police Department
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United States