James Brown III, 34

Richmond, Virginia
March 31, 2016

Agencies: Virginia State Police

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: over 5 years ago

Overview

Brown shot and killed trooper Chad Dermyer when Dermyer approached Brown during a training exercise at a Greyhound bus station, police said. Other troopers shot back and killed Brown. Authorities said two more people were injured during the exchange of gunfire.

Legal Action

On April 30, 2016, Richmond's top prosecutor cleared the Virginia State Police of any wrongdoing in the shooting.