Brill was fatally shot by police after pointing a gun, later revealed to be a pellet rifle, at officers responding following reports of Brill acting suicidal. A local district attorney cleared the officers of any charges.
Victim's Name: Steven Michael Brill
Agency Responsible: Manheim Borough Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: White
Date of Death: August 12, 2013
County: Lancaster
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Geography: Suburban