Rayshard Brooks Had Criminal Past, Was Waiting for Probation

Rayshard Brooks speaking with police officer Garrett Rolfe as Rolfe writes notes during a field sobriety test in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2020. Atlanta Police Department via AP

Rayshard Brooks, the man who was fatally shot on June 12 after a police encounter at a Wendy’s parking lot in Atlanta, Georgia, had a long and extensive criminal history that includes child endangerment.

The 27-year-old had previously had multiple convictions that include cruelty to children, false imprisonment, battery on a family member, theft, receiving stolen property, criminal interference with government property, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.