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Charles Brown

Case from Harvey, IL dated Apr 13, 2014

Victim Details

Charles A. Brown IV

Male

Black / African American

Harvey

IL

2014-04-13

20

Charles

Brown

07/13/2026

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Charles A. Brown IV, a 20-year-old African American male, was fatally shot by Harvey police officers on April 13, 2014, in Harvey, Illinois. The incident occurred when officers responded to an armed robbery in progress at a Motel 6. Upon arrival, the officers encountered Brown in a vehicle. According to police reports, Brown attempted to run over the officers, prompting them to fire their weapons in self-defense. Brown was pronounced dead at Advocate South Suburban Hospital shortly after the inc ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Authorities ID suspect fatally shot by Harvey police
  • South suburban man killed in Harvey crash - Chicago Sun-Times
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