Brandon Gardner was wanted in connection with a 2018 murder. Officers shot and killed him when officers attempted to arrest him. He allegedly opened fire as officers approached the Beach Park home.
Victim's Name: Brandon Gardner
Agency Responsible: Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 16, 2020
County: Lake
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: 5926