Police were serving an emergency custody order at a home when Brooks began firing, hitting and injuring a female relative as she tried to run away, authorities said. Officers said they shot and killed Brooks as he turned toward them.
Victim's Name: Joshua Brooks
Agency Responsible: Chesapeake Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 26, 2016
County: Chesapeake City
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1491
Geography: Suburban