Police say Brooks fired shots at bystanders, then in the direction of two officers. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Jason Brooks
Agency Responsible: Washington Park Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 11, 2016
County: St. Clair
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1704
Geography: Suburban