Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Kamren Brown

Gender : Male

Age : 27

Race : Black

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : South Avenue and E Fountain Street

City : Battle Creek

County : Calhoun

State : Michigan

Agency : Battle Creek Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/01/2021, police from the Battle Creek Police Department responded to a call around 3: 55 p.m. regarding Kamren Brown attempting to break into a woman's home. Upon arrival, a foot pursuit ensued. According to reports, during the confrontation, Brown lifted a gun to his head and shot himself as an officer also discharged their weapon, reportedly at the same moment. Brown died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, despite the officer's shot.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

https://wwmt.com/news/local/suspect-shoots-himself-during-foot-chase-arrest-in-battle-creek
https://wbckfm.com/battle-creek-police-chief-says-suspect-killed-himself-as-officer-opened-fire/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/prosecutor-bcpd-officer-justified-in-shooting-man-who-shot-himself/
https://list23.com/804137-a-battle-creek-officer-has-been-cleared-after-he-shoots-at-the-same-time-following-the-man-s-suicide/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/battle-creek-police-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sal40HDJBQ