Kendrick Brown, a 35-year-old African American man from Cleveland, died on September 2, 2014, after an officer-involved shooting. Police were called to East 140th Street about 9:15 a.m. for a report that a man had been shooting at another man. Officers encountered Brown, who allegedly pointed a gun at them; an officer fired three shots. Brown was later pronounced dead at MetroHealth Medical Center.

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office investigated and concluded that Sgt. Brian Miller was justified in using deadly force, finding Brown posed an immediate threat to the officer and to neighborhood residents. The Use of Deadly Force team reviewed the incident and reported the officer’s actions were reasonable. No arrests or further legal actions followed.

What additional details or eyewitness accounts exist about the moments before officers arrived on scene?