Walter Brown, 29
Portsmouth, Virginia
March 24, 2015
Agencies: Portsmouth Police Department Virginia
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Portsmouth’s police chief said a drug suspect struggled with his officers and was hit by a stun gun twice before the fatal shots were fired Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, the suspect was identified by police as 29-year-old Walter J. Brown III, of Portsmouth. The whole incident happened in about 15 minutes and began as a drug investigation near Southside Gardens apartment complex near Seventh and Madison streets. Detective Misty Holley, a spokeswoman for Portsmouth police, said that’s where Brown fled from detectives in a vehicle, leading officers on a five-mile chase.
Legal Action
Prosecutors say the Portsmouth, Virginia, officers involved in the fatal shooting won't be charged.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/08/28/virginia-prosecutor-says-portsmouth-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-wont-be/ added August 28, 2015 23:36
- http://wavy.com/2015/03/24/portsmouth-police-confirm-officer-involved-shooting/ added April 21, 2015 12:00