PHOTOS: The assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, 25 years later
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The Hit: The Assassination of Derwin Brown “The Hit: The Assassination of Derwin Brown,” an all-new special hosted by Channel 2's Karyn Greer, looks back at the shocking murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-Elect Derwin Brown.
Derwin Brown wins runoff election for DeKalb Sheriff in 2000 DeKalb County voters were locked in a heated runoff race between Brown, a 22-year-old veteran of the DeKalb Police Department, and incumbent Sheriff Sidney Dorsey.
Former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey Dorsey, a powerful figure once considered “untouchable," lost to Brown in the runoff.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Days before Brown was set to take office, he was gunned down in his driveway on Dec. 15, 2000. The assassination shocked the community. The investigation exposed deep corruption and a “hit list” that went beyond the sheriff-elect.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later The investigation revealed that Dorsey masterminded the murder, motivated by his loss in the election and the threat Brown posed to his corrupt practices.
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Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
Derwin Brown assassination 25 years later Monday marks 25 years since the killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was gunned down in his driveway just days before taking office. These are photos from the investigation.
