Banko Brown

Death by Force

Case Description
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On April 27, 2023, Banko Brown, a 24-year-old transgender Black man, was fatally shot by security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony outside a Walgreens store in San Francisco. The incident began when Anthony confronted Brown inside the store on suspicion of shoplifting approximately $15 worth of candy. As Brown attempted to leave, Anthony wrestled him to the ground. After releasing him, Brown continued toward the exit but then gestured back toward Anthony, who drew his firearm and shot Brown. Bro ...Read More
Victim Details

Banko Brown

Male

Black / African American

San-francisco

CA

2023-04-27

24

Banko

Brown

12/27/2024

Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the additional fines that were imposed on the security company in the af... ...Read More
12/14/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the implications of using armed security guards in retail settings,... ...Read More
11/05/2024
It's really upsetting to learn that Banko Brown's life was cut short over such a minor incident. I'v... ...Read More
05/28/2024
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