Jim Brennan, 61, was the owner of Brennan’s Colony, a well-known restaurant in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. On June 30, 2014, two armed suspects entered the restaurant, announced a hold-up, and forced Brennan to the basement to open the safe. A struggle followed and Brennan was shot multiple times; he was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Cleveland Heights police led the investigation with assistance from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and federal agencies. Within days four people were arrested and charged with a string of felonies related to the robbery and killing. Brennan was remembered by the community for his charity work, sports fundraisers, and welcoming manner; his death was described as a tragic loss.