Brown allegedly shot and killed trooper Chad Dermyer when Dermyer approached Brown during a training exercise at a Greyhound bus station, police said. Other troopers shot back and killed Brown. Authorities said two more people were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
Victim's Name: James Brown III
Agency Responsible: Virginia State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 31, 2016
County: Richmond City
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1426
Geography: Urban