An off-duty police officer shot Brown dead after he got into the officer's car at a gas station and began driving it while the officer was waiting for it to be washed. A witness told reporters that the officer identified himself as a police officer and ordered Brown to get out of the car. The officer then opened fire when Brown made a sudden movement, according to the witness.
Victim's Name: Paterson Brown Jr.
Agency Responsible: Richmond Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 17, 2015
County: Richmond City
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Charged, Convicted of voluntary manslaughter, Sentenced to 3 months in jail
Criminal Charges: Charged, Convicted, Sentenced to 3 months in jail
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Body Camera: Bystander Video
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban