Josh Koehn

Michael Barba

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins released video footage Monday of the fatal shooting of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Banko Brown</a> and reaffirmed her decision not to charge the security guard who killed the man last month at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens.

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District Attorney Brooke Jenkins released video footage Monday of the fatal shooting of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Banko Brown</a> and reaffirmed her decision not to charge the security guard who killed the man last month at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens.

The District Attorney’s Office released four videos related to the April 27 incident, including footage from a security camera that captured the deadly encounter at the drugstore.&nbsp;

The District Attorney’s Office released four videos related to the April 27 incident, including footage from a security camera that captured the deadly encounter at the drugstore.&nbsp;

The video appears to show the 24-year-old Brown walking with a bag in hand toward the store’s exit when security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, confronts him. Anthony cuts Brown off at the door and a violent encounter ensues.

The video appears to show the 24-year-old Brown walking with a bag in hand toward the store’s exit when security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, confronts him. Anthony cuts Brown off at the door and a violent encounter ensues.

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Anthony begins punching Brown and wrestling with him as well as putting him in a headlock. The two break free on the ground, and Brown picks up the bag before exiting the store and turning back to the security guard.

Anthony begins punching Brown and wrestling with him as well as putting him in a headlock. The two break free on the ground, and Brown picks up the bag before exiting the store and turning back to the security guard.

Anthony alleges Brown spit on him and threatened to stab him. Video shows the security guard opening fire and Brown falling to the ground.

Anthony alleges Brown spit on him and threatened to stab him. Video shows the security guard opening fire and Brown falling to the ground.

Brown was later found to be unarmed.

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<figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SFS_BANKBROWN_SHOOTING_SURVEILLANCE_042723_WP.mp4"></video><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The District Attorney's Office released this video of the Banko Brown shooting. </figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SFS_BANKBROWN_SHOOTING_SURVEILLANCE_042723_WP.mp4"></video><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The District Attorney&#8217;s Office released this video of the Banko Brown shooting. </figcaption></figure>

The killing spurred protests and calls for the release of the video footage, with some saying the shooting showed how people of color often face an excessive use of force for petty crimes. Anthony is Black, as was Brown.

The killing spurred protests and calls for the release of the video footage, with some saying the shooting showed how people of color often face an excessive use of force for petty crimes. Anthony is Black, as was Brown.

In <a href="https://sfdistrictattorney.org/criminal-case-investigation/brown-declination-investigation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a report</a> on the decision to not file charges Monday, the DA&#8217;s Office said that because the incident occurred &#8220;during the course and scope of a robbery, the law presumes that it is reasonable for Anthony to be in fear of great bodily injury or death.&#8221;

In <a href="https://sfdistrictattorney.org/criminal-case-investigation/brown-declination-investigation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a report</a> on the decision to not file charges Monday, the DA's Office said that because the incident occurred "during the course and scope of a robbery, the law presumes that it is reasonable for Anthony to be in fear of great bodily injury or death."

In <a href="https://sfdistrictattorney.org/criminal-case-investigation/brown-declination-investigation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a report</a> on the decision to not file charges Monday, the DA&#8217;s Office said that because the incident occurred &#8220;during the course and scope of a robbery, the law presumes that it is reasonable for Anthony to be in fear of great bodily injury or death.&#8221;

Jenkins held a news conference Monday and said the overwhelming amount of public interest and “politics being played by other city leaders” motivated her to release the videos Monday.

Jenkins held a news conference Monday and said the overwhelming amount of public interest and “politics being played by other city leaders” motivated her to release the videos Monday.

“This is a tough job,” Jenkins said, adding that there are understandable emotions of anger and grief with any shooting, but it is her job to make sure charging decisions are not influenced by those emotions.

“This is a tough job,” Jenkins said, adding that there are understandable emotions of anger and grief with any shooting, but it is her job to make sure charging decisions are not influenced by those emotions.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/what-witnesses-to-banko-browns-killing-saw-and-heard/">READ MORE: What Witnesses to Banko Brown&#8217;s Killing Told Police </a>

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However, multiple city supervisors told The Standard that Jenkins grossly misjudged the footage and they are calling for outside reviews of the fatal shooting.

However, multiple city supervisors told The Standard that Jenkins grossly misjudged the footage and they are calling for outside reviews of the fatal shooting.

Aaron Peskin, president of the Board of Supervisors, called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the U.S. Department of Justice to each take a look at the case in light of the video and charging decision.

Aaron Peskin, president of the Board of Supervisors, called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the U.S. Department of Justice to each take a look at the case in light of the video and charging decision.

&#8220;I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same,&#8221; Peskin said in a statement. &#8220;This is not who we are. Stealing a bag of candy does not warrant the death penalty.

"I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same," Peskin said in a statement. "This is not who we are. Stealing a bag of candy does not warrant the death penalty.

&#8220;I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same,&#8221; Peskin said in a statement. &#8220;This is not who we are. Stealing a bag of candy does not warrant the death penalty.

&#8220;I understand people are afraid of crime, a fear being stoked by too many politicians and their political allies,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;But this is not a choice between justice and safety—we can have both. And allowing what appears, at a minimum, to be an unjustified shooting does not make us safer. It does not make us better. It should make us ashamed.&#8221;

"I understand people are afraid of crime, a fear being stoked by too many politicians and their political allies," he continued. "But this is not a choice between justice and safety—we can have both. And allowing what appears, at a minimum, to be an unjustified shooting does not make us safer. It does not make us better. It should make us ashamed."

&#8220;I understand people are afraid of crime, a fear being stoked by too many politicians and their political allies,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;But this is not a choice between justice and safety—we can have both. And allowing what appears, at a minimum, to be an unjustified shooting does not make us safer. It does not make us better. It should make us ashamed.&#8221;

The area around the Walgreens at Fourth and Market streets, where Banko Brown was fatally shot April 27, was peaceful around 1pm Monday, May 15, 2023. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_130536-2500x1875.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-160479"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The area around the Walgreens at Fourth and Market streets, where Banko Brown was fatally shot April 27, was peaceful around 1 p.m. Monday. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_130536-2500x1875.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-160479"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The area around the Walgreens at Fourth and Market streets, where Banko Brown was fatally shot April 27, was peaceful around 1 p.m. Monday. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Supervisors Shamann Walton, Hillary Ronen and Connie Chan told The Standard that they would support the legislation.

Supervisors Shamann Walton, Hillary Ronen and Connie Chan told The Standard that they would support the legislation.

&#8220;Clearly, to me, Banko Brown did not deserve to die,&#8221; Chan said.

"Clearly, to me, Banko Brown did not deserve to die," Chan said.

&#8220;Clearly, to me, Banko Brown did not deserve to die,&#8221; Chan said.

Walton said it was clear to him from the video that Anthony had the &#8220;upper hand&#8221; in the altercation the entire time.

Walton said it was clear to him from the video that Anthony had the "upper hand" in the altercation the entire time.

Walton said it was clear to him from the video that Anthony had the &#8220;upper hand&#8221; in the altercation the entire time.

&#8220;I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust,&#8221; Walton said, calling the killing an &#8220;execution.&#8221;

"I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust," Walton said, calling the killing an "execution."

&#8220;I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust,&#8221; Walton said, calling the killing an &#8220;execution.&#8221;

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Supervisor Matt Dorsey, whose district includes the Walgreens, said on Twitter he was &#8220;disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make.&#8221;

Supervisor Matt Dorsey, whose district includes the Walgreens, said on Twitter he was "disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make."

Supervisor Matt Dorsey, whose district includes the Walgreens, said on Twitter he was &#8220;disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make.&#8221;

&#8220;While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown,&#8221; <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he added</a>, &#8220;I pray that time and God’s loving grace can heal the trauma of this tragedy for all who’ve been touched by it.&#8221;

"While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown," <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he added</a>, "I pray that time and God’s loving grace can heal the trauma of this tragedy for all who’ve been touched by it."

&#8220;While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown,&#8221; <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he added</a>, &#8220;I pray that time and God’s loving grace can heal the trauma of this tragedy for all who’ve been touched by it.&#8221;

The DA&#8217;s Office said Brown was attempting to shoplift, and Anthony told investigators that his partner normally would have been around to help him deal with a shoplifter, but he was on break. Anthony described the items Brown, a transgender man, was trying to take from the store as&nbsp;&#8220;some beverages and a few snacks. It wasn&#8217;t nothing, you know, … worth fighting for.&#8221;

The DA's Office said Brown was attempting to shoplift, and Anthony told investigators that his partner normally would have been around to help him deal with a shoplifter, but he was on break. Anthony described the items Brown, a transgender man, was trying to take from the store as&nbsp;"some beverages and a few snacks. It wasn't nothing, you know, … worth fighting for."

The DA&#8217;s Office said Brown was attempting to shoplift, and Anthony told investigators that his partner normally would have been around to help him deal with a shoplifter, but he was on break. Anthony described the items Brown, a transgender man, was trying to take from the store as&nbsp;&#8220;some beverages and a few snacks. It wasn&#8217;t nothing, you know, … worth fighting for.&#8221;

In statements made before Brown&#8217;s gender identity was known, Anthony told investigators that he advised Brown to calm down before letting go during their scuffle.

In statements made before Brown's gender identity was known, Anthony told investigators that he advised Brown to calm down before letting go during their scuffle.

In statements made before Brown&#8217;s gender identity was known, Anthony told investigators that he advised Brown to calm down before letting go during their scuffle.

&#8220;And so, um I repeated it to her … once I let go,&#8221; Anthony said. &#8220;I stood back because the whole time we were wrestling she&#8217;s saying she&#8217;s gonna stab me and that&#8217;s what really put the fear in my heart.&#8221;

"And so, um I repeated it to her … once I let go," Anthony said. "I stood back because the whole time we were wrestling she's saying she's gonna stab me and that's what really put the fear in my heart."

&#8220;And so, um I repeated it to her … once I let go,&#8221; Anthony said. &#8220;I stood back because the whole time we were wrestling she&#8217;s saying she&#8217;s gonna stab me and that&#8217;s what really put the fear in my heart.&#8221;

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In an interview with police, Anthony was asked if he meant to pull the trigger.

In an interview with police, Anthony was asked if he meant to pull the trigger.

&#8220;Definitely,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It was definitely for defense reasons … not an accident. As much as I didn&#8217;t want to pull the trigger.&#8221;

"Definitely," he said. "It was definitely for defense reasons … not an accident. As much as I didn't want to pull the trigger."

&#8220;Definitely,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It was definitely for defense reasons … not an accident. As much as I didn&#8217;t want to pull the trigger.&#8221;

Anthony went on to express remorse for shooting Brown, according to the DA&#8217;s report. After he shot Brown, Anthony said, Brown started apologizing.

Anthony went on to express remorse for shooting Brown, according to the DA's report. After he shot Brown, Anthony said, Brown started apologizing.

Anthony went on to express remorse for shooting Brown, according to the DA&#8217;s report. After he shot Brown, Anthony said, Brown started apologizing.

&#8220;I&#8217;m feeling like super bad. I’m really feeling bad,&#8221; Anthony said. &#8220;I&#8217;m like, &#8216;Oh my God, I hope she&#8217;s OK.&#8217; You know, I really hope she&#8217;s pulling through. I didn&#8217;t want to end no life. It&#8217;s not my intention. I just wanted to stop the threat.&#8221;

"I'm feeling like super bad. I’m really feeling bad," Anthony said. "I'm like, 'Oh my God, I hope she's OK.' You know, I really hope she's pulling through. I didn't want to end no life. It's not my intention. I just wanted to stop the threat."

&#8220;I&#8217;m feeling like super bad. I’m really feeling bad,&#8221; Anthony said. &#8220;I&#8217;m like, &#8216;Oh my God, I hope she&#8217;s OK.&#8217; You know, I really hope she&#8217;s pulling through. I didn&#8217;t want to end no life. It&#8217;s not my intention. I just wanted to stop the threat.&#8221;

Anthony was booked on suspicion of murder the day after the shooting but was later released. Jenkins noted that “the suspect believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self-defense.”

Anthony was booked on suspicion of murder the day after the shooting but was later released. Jenkins noted that “the suspect believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self-defense.”

The guard said Brown &#8220;looked like she was getting ready to leave, but then she turned back around and advanced toward me. And I didn&#8217;t know what she was planning on doing, but, uh … turns out her intention was to … try to spit at me and by that reaction by her turning around and advancing towards me … that&#8217;s when I lifted it [motions with hands] and then shot once. &#8230; And that&#8217;s basically what happened.&#8221;&nbsp;

The guard said Brown "looked like she was getting ready to leave, but then she turned back around and advanced toward me. And I didn't know what she was planning on doing, but, uh … turns out her intention was to … try to spit at me and by that reaction by her turning around and advancing towards me … that's when I lifted it [motions with hands] and then shot once. ... And that's basically what happened."&nbsp;

The guard said Brown &#8220;looked like she was getting ready to leave, but then she turned back around and advanced toward me. And I didn&#8217;t know what she was planning on doing, but, uh … turns out her intention was to … try to spit at me and by that reaction by her turning around and advancing towards me … that&#8217;s when I lifted it [motions with hands] and then shot once. &#8230; And that&#8217;s basically what happened.&#8221;&nbsp;

A still image pulled from surveillance footage shows a security guard putting Banko Brown in a headlock near the doorway at Walgreens at 825 Market St. in San Francisco. | Courtesy San Francisco District Attorney’s Office

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INLINED1_DABankoBrown05152023.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-160425"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A still image pulled from surveillance footage shows security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony putting Banko Brown in a headlock near the doorway at Walgreens at 825 Market St. in San Francisco. | Courtesy San Francisco District Attorney’s Office</figcaption></figure>

Another video from outside the store shows two people attending to Brown lying prone on his back.

Another video from outside the store shows two people attending to Brown lying prone on his back.

Anthony told police that shoplifting incidents &#8220;happen all the time. … You know, people steal. I don&#8217;t ever pursue ‘em like this only if … this would got physical … just like it did today. Normally, I&#8217;m like, ‘Hey, it&#8217;s not my personal items.'&#8221;

Anthony told police that shoplifting incidents "happen all the time. … You know, people steal. I don't ever pursue ‘em like this only if … this would got physical … just like it did today. Normally, I'm like, ‘Hey, it's not my personal items.'"

Anthony told police that shoplifting incidents &#8220;happen all the time. … You know, people steal. I don&#8217;t ever pursue ‘em like this only if … this would got physical … just like it did today. Normally, I&#8217;m like, ‘Hey, it&#8217;s not my personal items.'&#8221;

Lateefah Simon, a BART Board director and candidate to replace Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) in Congress, knew Brown from her past work as the executive director of the Young Women&#8217;s Freedom Center, where Brown was a volunteer activist.

Lateefah Simon, a BART Board director and candidate to replace Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) in Congress, knew Brown from her past work as the executive director of the Young Women's Freedom Center, where Brown was a volunteer activist.

Lateefah Simon, a BART Board director and candidate to replace Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) in Congress, knew Brown from her past work as the executive director of the Young Women&#8217;s Freedom Center, where Brown was a volunteer activist.

Simon said she was initially at a loss for words after watching the video.

Simon said she was initially at a loss for words after watching the video.

&#8220;I saw Banko leaving, and he could have left and survived,&#8221; Simon said. &#8220;Instead, he is dead.&#8221;

"I saw Banko leaving, and he could have left and survived," Simon said. "Instead, he is dead."

&#8220;I saw Banko leaving, and he could have left and survived,&#8221; Simon said. &#8220;Instead, he is dead.&#8221;

Simon said she was more concerned about the killing and its impact on the community than Jenkins&#8217; charging decision. She noted that Anthony also has to live with what happened for the rest of his life.

Simon said she was more concerned about the killing and its impact on the community than Jenkins' charging decision. She noted that Anthony also has to live with what happened for the rest of his life.

Simon said she was more concerned about the killing and its impact on the community than Jenkins&#8217; charging decision. She noted that Anthony also has to live with what happened for the rest of his life.

&#8220;A charge or no charge,&#8221; Simon said, &#8220;that’s not going to bring back Banko.&#8221;

"A charge or no charge," Simon said, "that’s not going to bring back Banko."

&#8220;A charge or no charge,&#8221; Simon said, &#8220;that’s not going to bring back Banko.&#8221;

Walton said he was concerned that DA Jenkins&#8217; decision not to charge Anthony gives security guards in San Francisco a &#8220;license&#8221; to shoot and kill Black people and transgender people.

Walton said he was concerned that DA Jenkins' decision not to charge Anthony gives security guards in San Francisco a "license" to shoot and kill Black people and transgender people.

Walton said he was concerned that DA Jenkins&#8217; decision not to charge Anthony gives security guards in San Francisco a &#8220;license&#8221; to shoot and kill Black people and transgender people.

&#8220;If this person is not charged,&#8221; Walton said, &#8220;this will give every security guard [the message] that they can have open season on Black people for alleged shoplifting.&#8221;

"If this person is not charged," Walton said, "this will give every security guard [the message] that they can have open season on Black people for alleged shoplifting."

&#8220;If this person is not charged,&#8221; Walton said, &#8220;this will give every security guard [the message] that they can have open season on Black people for alleged shoplifting.&#8221;

John Burris, an attorney for the Brown family, said the video shows Anthony was the aggressor and there was no justification for him to use deadly force.

John Burris, an attorney for the Brown family, said the video shows Anthony was the aggressor and there was no justification for him to use deadly force.

&#8220;You don&#8217;t shoot people over a violation of petty theft,&#8221; Burris said. &#8220;You let them go. You don’t continue to fight them.&#8221;

"You don't shoot people over a violation of petty theft," Burris said. "You let them go. You don’t continue to fight them."

&#8220;You don&#8217;t shoot people over a violation of petty theft,&#8221; Burris said. &#8220;You let them go. You don’t continue to fight them.&#8221;

Watch: DA releases videos of fatal shooting of Banko Brown at Walgreens

Jonah Owen Lamb

Morgan Ellis

Days after a man was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/downtown-sf-walgreens-shooting-24-year-old-man-killed/">shot and killed</a> at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens, the private security guard arrested on suspicion of murder in the case has been released from jail and the district attorney said she would not pursue a murder charge against the guard.&nbsp;

Days after a man was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/downtown-sf-walgreens-shooting-24-year-old-man-killed/">shot and killed</a> at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens, the private security guard arrested on suspicion of murder in the case has been released from jail and the district attorney said she would not pursue a murder charge against the guard.&nbsp;

Security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder Friday for allegedly shooting and killing Banko Brown, 24, on Thursday evening. Police have said the incident involved shoplifting.&nbsp;

Security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder Friday for allegedly shooting and killing Banko Brown, 24, on Thursday evening. Police have said the incident involved shoplifting.&nbsp;

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott told The Standard on Friday that investigators arrested the guard on suspicion of murder because of the way he allegedly used his weapon. “You have to use force appropriately within the law,” Scott said.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott told The Standard on Friday that investigators arrested the guard on suspicion of murder because of the way he allegedly used his weapon. “You have to use force appropriately within the law,” Scott said.

But District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said Monday evening her office would not be pursuing a murder charge.

But District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said Monday evening her office would not be pursuing a murder charge.

&#8220;After careful review of all of the evidence gathered by the San Francisco Police Department in this case, my office will not be pursuing murder charges, at this time, in connection to the shooting,&#8221; Jenkins said.&nbsp;&#8220;We reviewed witness statements, statements from the suspect, and video footage of the incident and it does not meet the People’s burden to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury that the suspect is guilty of a crime.&nbsp; The evidence clearly shows that the suspect believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self-defense.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"After careful review of all of the evidence gathered by the San Francisco Police Department in this case, my office will not be pursuing murder charges, at this time, in connection to the shooting," Jenkins said.&nbsp;"We reviewed witness statements, statements from the suspect, and video footage of the incident and it does not meet the People’s burden to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury that the suspect is guilty of a crime.&nbsp; The evidence clearly shows that the suspect believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self-defense."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&#8220;After careful review of all of the evidence gathered by the San Francisco Police Department in this case, my office will not be pursuing murder charges, at this time, in connection to the shooting,&#8221; Jenkins said.&nbsp;&#8220;We reviewed witness statements, statements from the suspect, and video footage of the incident and it does not meet the People’s burden to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury that the suspect is guilty of a crime.&nbsp; The evidence clearly shows that the suspect believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self-defense.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anthony was on duty last Thursday when he saw Banko Brown shoplifting, said a source with knowledge of the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the details. Anthony questioned Brown, and an altercation ensued. Brown threatened to stab Anthony, who had pulled out his gun but had not yet pointed it, the source said.

Anthony was on duty last Thursday when he saw Banko Brown shoplifting, said a source with knowledge of the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the details. Anthony questioned Brown, and an altercation ensued. Brown threatened to stab Anthony, who had pulled out his gun but had not yet pointed it, the source said.

A memorial is set up for 24-year-old Banko Brown outside of a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens where a vigil was held for him on Monday, May 1, 2023. Brown was shot and killed  by an armed security guard at the 825 Market St. location of Walgreens on Thursday, April 27. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BankoBrown05012023-20.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-155777"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A memorial was set up for Banko Brown outside of a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Anthony told Brown to leave the store. According to the source, that is when Brown approached Anthony, who fired his gun.

Anthony told Brown to leave the store. According to the source, that is when Brown approached Anthony, who fired his gun.

The district attorney said: &#8220;We cannot bring forward charges when there is credible evidence of reasonable self-defense. Doing so would be unethical and create false hope for a successful prosecution.&#8221;

The district attorney said: "We cannot bring forward charges when there is credible evidence of reasonable self-defense. Doing so would be unethical and create false hope for a successful prosecution."

The district attorney said: &#8220;We cannot bring forward charges when there is credible evidence of reasonable self-defense. Doing so would be unethical and create false hope for a successful prosecution.&#8221;

Anthony was released from San Francisco County Jail on Monday, the same day Brown was mourned in a gathering where his family and friends condemned the killing and called on the city to do more for transgender youth.&nbsp;

Anthony was released from San Francisco County Jail on Monday, the same day Brown was mourned in a gathering where his family and friends condemned the killing and called on the city to do more for transgender youth.&nbsp;

“We are beyond devastated by Banko’s passing. He was a smart and funny young man who, though shy, made friends easily,” said Julia Arroyo, an executive at the Young Women’s Freedom Center, where Brown volunteered.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8220;He was resilient and tenacious and loved by our community.&#8221;

“We are beyond devastated by Banko’s passing. He was a smart and funny young man who, though shy, made friends easily,” said Julia Arroyo, an executive at the Young Women’s Freedom Center, where Brown volunteered.&nbsp;&nbsp;"He was resilient and tenacious and loved by our community."

“We are beyond devastated by Banko’s passing. He was a smart and funny young man who, though shy, made friends easily,” said Julia Arroyo, an executive at the Young Women’s Freedom Center, where Brown volunteered.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8220;He was resilient and tenacious and loved by our community.&#8221;

Meanwhile, Walgreens and the security company that employed Anthony had little to say other than a brief statement by Walgreens.

Meanwhile, Walgreens and the security company that employed Anthony had little to say other than a brief statement by Walgreens.

“We are offering condolences to the victim&#8217;s family during this difficult time. The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities,” Walgreens said in a statement.&nbsp;

“We are offering condolences to the victim's family during this difficult time. The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities,” Walgreens said in a statement.&nbsp;

“We are offering condolences to the victim&#8217;s family during this difficult time. The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities,” Walgreens said in a statement.&nbsp;

Attendees light candles in honor of shooting victim Banko Brown outside the San Francisco Walgreens where he was shot. A vigil was held for him on Monday, May 1, 2023. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BankoBrown05012023-17.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-155768"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees light candles in honor of Banko Brown outside a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens where a vigil was held for Brown on Monday. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

On Monday afternoon, dozens of colleagues, family and friends gathered outside of the store to speak about Brown, what he had done in his life and what they called his unjustified killing.&nbsp;

On Monday afternoon, dozens of colleagues, family and friends gathered outside of the store to speak about Brown, what he had done in his life and what they called his unjustified killing.&nbsp;

Brown’s organizing work centered on advocating for the rights of youth in San Francisco, said Arroyo. That work involved outreach to young people cycled through the criminal justice system and included efforts to make sure minors are not charged as adults.

Brown’s organizing work centered on advocating for the rights of youth in San Francisco, said Arroyo. That work involved outreach to young people cycled through the criminal justice system and included efforts to make sure minors are not charged as adults.

Brown, who a colleague said did not have stable housing, grew up in San Francisco and had been a youth participant at the Young Women’s Freedom Center since he was 12.&nbsp;

Brown, who a colleague said did not have stable housing, grew up in San Francisco and had been a youth participant at the Young Women’s Freedom Center since he was 12.&nbsp;

Xavier Davenport, who said he was a kind of mentor to Brown, said the slain organizer wanted to be a clothing designer. Despite Brown&#8217;s precarious living situation, he often asked Davenport for money to help other youth who needed assistance.&nbsp;

Xavier Davenport, who said he was a kind of mentor to Brown, said the slain organizer wanted to be a clothing designer. Despite Brown's precarious living situation, he often asked Davenport for money to help other youth who needed assistance.&nbsp;

Xavier Davenport, who said he was a kind of mentor to Brown, said the slain organizer wanted to be a clothing designer. Despite Brown&#8217;s precarious living situation, he often asked Davenport for money to help other youth who needed assistance.&nbsp;

“He was an activist but also a leader,” Davenport said.&nbsp;

“He was an activist but also a leader,” Davenport said.&nbsp;

A member of Brown’s family also spoke Friday, saying that no one deserves to die for stealing something from a store.&nbsp;

A member of Brown’s family also spoke Friday, saying that no one deserves to die for stealing something from a store.&nbsp;

Barbara Brown, left, and Terry Brown, right, speak in honor of their son Banko Brown outside of a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens where a vigil was held for him on Monday, May 1, 2023. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BankoBrown05012023-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-155772"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Barbara Brown, left, and Terry Brown, right, speak in honor of Banko Brown outside a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens where a vigil was held for Brown on Monday. | Morgan Ellis/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

“We all have made mistakes. We all have made decisions that we are not proud of. But I know what [he] didn&#8217;t determine [his] death,” said Barbara Brown. “It didn’t justify for [him] to be killed. If [he] was hungry, it didn’t justify for [him] to be murdered.”

“We all have made mistakes. We all have made decisions that we are not proud of. But I know what [he] didn't determine [his] death,” said Barbara Brown. “It didn’t justify for [him] to be killed. If [he] was hungry, it didn’t justify for [him] to be murdered.”

“We all have made mistakes. We all have made decisions that we are not proud of. But I know what [he] didn&#8217;t determine [his] death,” said Barbara Brown. “It didn’t justify for [him] to be killed. If [he] was hungry, it didn’t justify for [him] to be murdered.”

SF Walgreens security guard freed from jail; DA won’t pursue murder charge in shooting

Walgreens ended its relationship with the security guard company whose employee shot and killed 24-year-old Banko Brown in a San Francisco store last month, according to the CEO of the security firm.

Walgreens ended its relationship with the security guard company whose employee shot and killed 24-year-old Banko Brown in a San Francisco store last month, according to the CEO of the security firm.

Kingdom Group Protective Services CEO James Vierra told The Standard he received a call last week from Allied Universal Security Services, which subcontracted his firm to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfyPuFvoL_AhU8KEQIHTJvB4EQFnoECA8QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw05mYWe2lQ-UxTEzBUJRces">work security at Walgreens</a>, telling him the chain no longer wanted his company in their stores.

Kingdom Group Protective Services CEO James Vierra told The Standard he received a call last week from Allied Universal Security Services, which subcontracted his firm to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfyPuFvoL_AhU8KEQIHTJvB4EQFnoECA8QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw05mYWe2lQ-UxTEzBUJRces">work security at Walgreens</a>, telling him the chain no longer wanted his company in their stores.

“We get it; we understand,” Vierra said, noting that the incident, which he described as rare, appeared to have shaped Walgreens’ perception of his company. “We received a phone call, and they said they wanted us to take all our armed agents off-site. It was a week ago.”

“We get it; we understand,” Vierra said, noting that the incident, which he described as rare, appeared to have shaped Walgreens’ perception of his company. “We received a phone call, and they said they wanted us to take all our armed agents off-site. It was a week ago.”

The April 27 fatal shooting of Brown by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony</a> after Brown allegedly tried to steal candy from the store has become a flashpoint over how San Francisco deals with property crime, with <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-killing-outraged-speakers-demand-sf-supervisors-call-on-feds-and-state-to-review-killing/">politicians condemning the act as violent and unnecessary</a>, and protests erupting over District Attorney <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-killing-what-role-did-his-past-run-ins-with-walgreens-security-play-in-das-decision-not-to-charge/">Brooke Jenkins’ decision not to file charges in the case</a>.

The April 27 fatal shooting of Brown by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony</a> after Brown allegedly tried to steal candy from the store has become a flashpoint over how San Francisco deals with property crime, with <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-killing-outraged-speakers-demand-sf-supervisors-call-on-feds-and-state-to-review-killing/">politicians condemning the act as violent and unnecessary</a>, and protests erupting over District Attorney <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-killing-what-role-did-his-past-run-ins-with-walgreens-security-play-in-das-decision-not-to-charge/">Brooke Jenkins’ decision not to file charges in the case</a>.

Juju, a family member of Banko Brown, wipes away tears during the the Town Hall at the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in Milk-SF in San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HarveyMilkBankoBrown05162023-101-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-161548"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Juju, a Banko Brown family member, wipes away tears during the Town Hall at the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in Milk-SF in San Francisco on Tuesday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Anthony claimed Brown threatened to stab him as the pair fought inside the store. Anthony then shot Brown once after Brown exited the store. The DA said she did not file charges because Anthony acted in self-defense, a decision that was widely criticized after the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">release of video of the shooting</a>.&nbsp;

Anthony claimed Brown threatened to stab him as the pair fought inside the store. Anthony then shot Brown once after Brown exited the store. The DA said she did not file charges because Anthony acted in self-defense, a decision that was widely criticized after the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">release of video of the shooting</a>.&nbsp;

Neither Walgreens nor Allied Universal responded to requests for comment about the decision to keep Kingdom Group security guards out of the drugstores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Neither Walgreens nor Allied Universal responded to requests for comment about the decision to keep Kingdom Group security guards out of the drugstores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vierra said that his Manteca-based company has been providing roughly 20 Walgreens locations in the SF Bay Area with security for more than a year. He said the loss of the contract will have a detrimental effect on his staff of roughly 200, but that he understood the decision.

Vierra said that his Manteca-based company has been providing roughly 20 Walgreens locations in the SF Bay Area with security for more than a year. He said the loss of the contract will have a detrimental effect on his staff of roughly 200, but that he understood the decision.

He also acknowledged the impact of the tragedy on everyone involved.&nbsp;

He also acknowledged the impact of the tragedy on everyone involved.&nbsp;

“We are very, very sad that a life was lost. That’s the hardest part of anything,” Vierra said. “We are also thankful our officer, through the work of the DA, was found not [legally] responsible for this as well.”&nbsp;

“We are very, very sad that a life was lost. That’s the hardest part of anything,” Vierra said. “We are also thankful our officer, through the work of the DA, was found not [legally] responsible for this as well.”&nbsp;

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