Beaird, a National Guard veteran, was pursued by LAPD and other officers during a lengthy high-speed chase that ended in a collision near downtown Los Angeles. The unarmed Beaird stumbled out of the car and was later shot by pursuing officers. Beaird's family won a $5 million civil suit against the city for Beaird's death.
Victim's Name: Brian Newt Beaird
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: December 13, 2013
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Insufficient Evidence
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban