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Jim Brennan

Case from Cleveland-heights, OH dated Jun 30, 2014

Victim Details

Jim Brennan

Male

White / Caucasian

Cleveland-heights

OH

2014-06-30

61

Jim

Brennan

06/25/2026

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Jim Brennan, a 61-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was the beloved owner of Brennan's Colony, a popular restaurant in Cleveland Heights, OH. On June 30, 2014, Brennan was tragically shot and killed during a robbery at his restaurant. The incident occurred when two armed suspects entered the establishment, announced a hold-up, and forced Brennan to the basement to open the safe. A struggle ensued, during which Brennan was shot multiple times. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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  • fox8.com: Charges filed against 2 sets of brothers in shooting death of Jim Brennan
  • fox8.com: Five people arrested in connection with shooting death of Jim Brennan
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