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Robert Brooks
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Gender
Male
Age
27 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/08/2013
Location
302 Thorn Street Sewickley PA 15143 Allegheny
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Former Army Ranger Robert Brooks violated a restraining order by visiting his cousin's ex-wife and beating her up. Working with the ex-wife, police set the house alarm and removed her to a safe location. Brooks returned the next evening. Police responding to the alarm encountered Brooks hiding in a bedroom. An officer tasered Brooks and a struggle ensued in which Brooks attempted to take control of an officer's rifle. Multiple officers shot and killed Brooks.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Sewickley Borough Police Department, Allegheny County Police Department
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United States