Police responded for a police welfare check. Leroy Brown allegedly fought with officers and was shot and killed
Victim's Name: Leroy Brown Jr.
Agency Responsible: New Castle County Police Department, Philadelphia Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 29, 2017
County: New Castle
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2470
Geography: Suburban