Jonah Owen Lamb

The security guard who shot and killed Banko Brown in April faces a $1,500 fine from the state in relation to his actions around the fatal encounter in April, The Standard has learned.&nbsp;

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The security guard who shot and killed Banko Brown in April faces a $1,500 fine from the state in relation to his actions around the fatal encounter in April, The Standard has learned.&nbsp;

But the fine—the first official consequence for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/04/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony</a>, who was not charged by District Attorney Brooke Jenkins—is not related to his decision to shoot Brown.&nbsp; Instead, the <a href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/downloadd0022f2a848132072353c15edbad3c5b4b2d14cdc5a485bcfd5791ccd270534085adba91445673c9a815c42a2dc5425478707ec2d72430ecbaabe40464f6c6a0bb3b50a0ebd94967a71b0259ecf15ad3">California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services cited</a> Anthony for not wearing a badge identifying him as a security guard and having a concealed weapon. That weapon was in addition to the gun he used to shoot Brown.&nbsp;

Exclusive: Security guard who killed Banko Brown at SF Walgreens speaks out

But the fine—the first official consequence for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/04/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony</a>, who was not charged by District Attorney Brooke Jenkins—is not related to his decision to shoot Brown.&nbsp; Instead, the <a href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/downloadd0022f2a848132072353c15edbad3c5b4b2d14cdc5a485bcfd5791ccd270534085adba91445673c9a815c42a2dc5425478707ec2d72430ecbaabe40464f6c6a0bb3b50a0ebd94967a71b0259ecf15ad3">California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services cited</a> Anthony for not wearing a badge identifying him as a security guard and having a concealed weapon. That weapon was in addition to the gun he used to shoot Brown.&nbsp;

“Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony was involved in a shooting while on duty wearing a sweatshirt that did not have bureau-approved patches on each shoulder that read ‘private security’ and included the name of the company by which Anthony was employed,” wrote the bureau’s Deputy Chief Samuel Stodolski in a July 24 letter. “It was further discovered that Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony was carrying a concealed firearm in a zippered pouch on the tactical vest he was wearing over his sweatshirt.”

“Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony was involved in a shooting while on duty wearing a sweatshirt that did not have bureau-approved patches on each shoulder that read ‘private security’ and included the name of the company by which Anthony was employed,” wrote the bureau’s Deputy Chief Samuel Stodolski in a July 24 letter. “It was further discovered that Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony was carrying a concealed firearm in a zippered pouch on the tactical vest he was wearing over his sweatshirt.”

Pedestrians pass a memorial for Banko Brown on the sidewalk and along a chain-link fence outside a Walgreens at 825 Market St. in San Francisco on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Banko Brown was shot and killed by an armed Walgreens security guard on April 27, 2023, following an incident between the two people. | RJ Mickelson/The Standard

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Anthony, who did not respond to a request for comment, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/22/banko-brown-san-francisco-walgreens-security-guard-killing/">let his firearm permit lapse in May</a>.&nbsp;

Walgreens security guard who killed Banko Brown lets gun license lapse

Anthony, who did not respond to a request for comment, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/22/banko-brown-san-francisco-walgreens-security-guard-killing/">let his firearm permit lapse in May</a>.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Anthony’s former employer, Kingdom Group Protective Services, <a href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/downloadd0022f2a848132072353c15edbad3c5b1da32336bbf50644af0b207f768e80395d2fd16a82108166a1a14e423d4858a7402f65c2d5ae7bc056aee43eb5ad73bead1cd6b45db5dc0ebc5d7fb8f46038b6dbd2dd4b19b5c35eb575f5a3609df381">was fined $5,000</a> for failing to file an incident report within seven days of the shooting and failing to keep an accurate record of its employees’ license and training status, according to a July 13 letter.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Anthony’s former employer, Kingdom Group Protective Services, <a href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/downloadd0022f2a848132072353c15edbad3c5b1da32336bbf50644af0b207f768e80395d2fd16a82108166a1a14e423d4858a7402f65c2d5ae7bc056aee43eb5ad73bead1cd6b45db5dc0ebc5d7fb8f46038b6dbd2dd4b19b5c35eb575f5a3609df381">was fined $5,000</a> for failing to file an incident report within seven days of the shooting and failing to keep an accurate record of its employees’ license and training status, according to a July 13 letter.&nbsp;

The company was also fined $500 for allowing both Anthony and his partner, Angel Wilfredo Castro, to stand guard without identifying patches and another $500 for allowing Castro to carry a replica firearm.&nbsp;

The company was also fined $500 for allowing both Anthony and his partner, Angel Wilfredo Castro, to stand guard without identifying patches and another $500 for allowing Castro to carry a replica firearm.&nbsp;

James Vierra, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/19/downtown-walgreens-killing-drugstore-chain-cuts-ties-with-security-firm-after-fatal-shooting-of-banko-brown/">Kingdom Group’s CEO</a>, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;

Downtown Walgreens killing: Drugstore chain cuts ties with security firm after fatal shooting of Banko Brown

James Vierra, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/19/downtown-walgreens-killing-drugstore-chain-cuts-ties-with-security-firm-after-fatal-shooting-of-banko-brown/">Kingdom Group’s CEO</a>, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;

Brown was shot and killed by Anthony at a Walgreens on Market Street April 27, leading to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/15/banko-brown-protesters-rage-outside-walgreens-after-da-jenkins-decision/">public outcry over what many called a needless killing</a>. Video of the incident released after the shooting showed the pair wrestling near the door before Brown exited the store and was shot by Anthony, who told investigators Brown had threatened to stab him.&nbsp;

Banko Brown shooting: Protesters decry DA’s decision not to prosecute guard

Brown was shot and killed by Anthony at a Walgreens on Market Street April 27, leading to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/15/banko-brown-protesters-rage-outside-walgreens-after-da-jenkins-decision/">public outcry over what many called a needless killing</a>. Video of the incident released after the shooting showed the pair wrestling near the door before Brown exited the store and was shot by Anthony, who told investigators Brown had threatened to stab him.&nbsp;

A still image pulled from surveillance footage of a security guard (center) shooting Banko Brown (top center) as he stood in the doorway at Walgreens at 825 Market St. in San Francisco. | Courtesy San Francisco District Attorney’s Office

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The District Attorney’s Office said the choice not to charge Anthony was in part because they believed he acted in self defense. Jenkins also cited Banko’s criminal past, including a run in with another Walgreens security guard after an attempted theft, as a reason not to press charges. No knife was found on Brown after the fatal shooting.&nbsp;

The District Attorney’s Office said the choice not to charge Anthony was in part because they believed he acted in self defense. Jenkins also cited Banko’s criminal past, including a run in with another Walgreens security guard after an attempted theft, as a reason not to press charges. No knife was found on Brown after the fatal shooting.&nbsp;

If Anthony does not pay the $1,500 citation within 30 days, he could face disciplinary action.

If Anthony does not pay the $1,500 citation within 30 days, he could face disciplinary action.

Several local officials have said the way this case has been handled does not inspire confidence in the state’s ability to hold the roughly 10,000 San Francisco security guards accountable. “It’s not satisfying. […] It feels like a rinky-dink measure by the state of California,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in reference to the fines. “It doesn&#8217;t feel like their oversight regiment is holding armed security guards to a high standard, but then again, our DA didn&#8217;t seem to hold the security guard to a high standard either.”&nbsp;

Several local officials have said the way this case has been handled does not inspire confidence in the state’s ability to hold the roughly 10,000 San Francisco security guards accountable. “It’s not satisfying. […] It feels like a rinky-dink measure by the state of California,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in reference to the fines. “It doesn't feel like their oversight regiment is holding armed security guards to a high standard, but then again, our DA didn't seem to hold the security guard to a high standard either.”&nbsp;

Several local officials have said the way this case has been handled does not inspire confidence in the state’s ability to hold the roughly 10,000 San Francisco security guards accountable. “It’s not satisfying. […] It feels like a rinky-dink measure by the state of California,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in reference to the fines. “It doesn&#8217;t feel like their oversight regiment is holding armed security guards to a high standard, but then again, our DA didn&#8217;t seem to hold the security guard to a high standard either.”&nbsp;

Walgreens security guard fined after fatal Banko Brown encounter—but not for shooting him

Liz Lindqwister

Michael Barba

A growing number of San Francisco supervisors are calling for state and federal authorities to review the case revolving around the killing of Banko Brown by a security guard after the District Attorney’s Office released video footage on Monday showing the moments leading up to his death at a Downtown Walgreens.&nbsp;

A growing number of San Francisco supervisors are calling for state and federal authorities to review the case revolving around the killing of Banko Brown by a security guard after the District Attorney’s Office released video footage on Monday showing the moments leading up to his death at a Downtown Walgreens.&nbsp;

“After reviewing the video footage of the shooting of Banko Brown, I am personally asking both California&#8217;s Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice to review the evidence in this case,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in an emailed statement early Monday afternoon. “I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same.”&nbsp;

“After reviewing the video footage of the shooting of Banko Brown, I am personally asking both California's Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice to review the evidence in this case,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in an emailed statement early Monday afternoon. “I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same.”&nbsp;

“After reviewing the video footage of the shooting of Banko Brown, I am personally asking both California&#8217;s Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice to review the evidence in this case,” Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in an emailed statement early Monday afternoon. “I will introduce legislation tomorrow asking the Board of Supervisors to do the same.”&nbsp;

Supervisors Shamann Walton, Hillary Ronen and Connie Chan also said they would support the legislation.

Supervisors Shamann Walton, Hillary Ronen and Connie Chan also said they would support the legislation.

At a press conference Monday during which San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reaffirmed her initial decision not to charge Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, the security guard who killed Brown last month, the DA said she hopes everyone “does more than simply look at the video,” noting that witness statements and Anthony’s testimony contributed to her office’s decision.

At a press conference Monday during which San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reaffirmed her initial decision not to charge Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, the security guard who killed Brown last month, the DA said she hopes everyone “does more than simply look at the video,” noting that witness statements and Anthony’s testimony contributed to her office’s decision.

WARNING:&nbsp;The content of the video is disturbing, and viewer discretion is strongly advised.

WARNING:&nbsp;The content of the video is disturbing, and viewer discretion is strongly advised.

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“This is a tough job,” Jenkins said at the press conference, adding that though shootings or killings raise “understandable emotions and grief,” it would not influence her office’s decision.

“This is a tough job,” Jenkins said at the press conference, adding that though shootings or killings raise “understandable emotions and grief,” it would not influence her office’s decision.

WATCH: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">DA Releases Videos of Fatal Shooting of Banko Brown at Walgreens</a>

WATCH: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">DA Releases Videos of Fatal Shooting of Banko Brown at Walgreens</a>

“This is not who we are. Stealing a bag of candy does not warrant the death penalty,” Peskin said. “I understand people are afraid of crime, a fear being stoked by too many politicians and their political allies. But this is not a choice between justice and safety—we can have both.”&nbsp;

“This is not who we are. Stealing a bag of candy does not warrant the death penalty,” Peskin said. “I understand people are afraid of crime, a fear being stoked by too many politicians and their political allies. But this is not a choice between justice and safety—we can have both.”&nbsp;

Other San Francisco supervisors echoed Peskin&#8217;s concerns about Jenkins’ decision, questioning the guard’s self-defense claims. Brown was not armed, though Anthony told police that Brown repeatedly threatened to stab him.

Other San Francisco supervisors echoed Peskin's concerns about Jenkins’ decision, questioning the guard’s self-defense claims. Brown was not armed, though Anthony told police that Brown repeatedly threatened to stab him.

Other San Francisco supervisors echoed Peskin&#8217;s concerns about Jenkins’ decision, questioning the guard’s self-defense claims. Brown was not armed, though Anthony told police that Brown repeatedly threatened to stab him.

Pedestrians pass Walgreens at 825 Market Street in San Francisco on May 15, 2023. The windows have been boarded up for weeks following the fatal shooting of Banko Brown last month. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

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Walton said he viewed the security footage and said that Anthony had the &#8220;upper hand&#8221; in the altercation the whole time. He said <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">the video</a> did not appear to show the perceived threat to the security guard.&nbsp;

Walton said he viewed the security footage and said that Anthony had the "upper hand" in the altercation the whole time. He said <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">the video</a> did not appear to show the perceived threat to the security guard.&nbsp;

Walton said he viewed the security footage and said that Anthony had the &#8220;upper hand&#8221; in the altercation the whole time. He said <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-video-deadly-shooting/">the video</a> did not appear to show the perceived threat to the security guard.&nbsp;

&#8220;I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust,&#8221; Walton said, describing it as an &#8220;execution.&#8221; Walton said he was concerned that Jenkins not charging Anthony gives security guards a &#8220;license&#8221; to shoot and kill other Black and transgender people like Brown.

"I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust," Walton said, describing it as an "execution." Walton said he was concerned that Jenkins not charging Anthony gives security guards a "license" to shoot and kill other Black and transgender people like Brown.

&#8220;I 100% feel that this shooting was unjust,&#8221; Walton said, describing it as an &#8220;execution.&#8221; Walton said he was concerned that Jenkins not charging Anthony gives security guards a &#8220;license&#8221; to shoot and kill other Black and transgender people like Brown.

District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston also weighed in. “I am horrified by this video which appears to show Banko Brown being executed for shoplifting,” said Preston. “I do not understand how the district attorney could have reviewed this video and concluded that the guard ‘believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self defense.’”

District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston also weighed in. “I am horrified by this video which appears to show Banko Brown being executed for shoplifting,” said Preston. “I do not understand how the district attorney could have reviewed this video and concluded that the guard ‘believed he was in mortal danger and acted in self defense.’”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Disappointed with the decision <a href="https://twitter.com/BrookeJenkinsSF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrookeJenkinsSF</a> not to file charges against the Walgreens security guard involved in the Banko Brown case. Justice must be served, and biased decisions undermine trust. Let&#39;s urge for a thorough review and accountability. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeForBanko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JusticeForBanko</a> <a href="https://t.co/3qnkfeujNb">https://t.co/3qnkfeujNb</a>&mdash; Lance Wilson (@LanceMackWilson) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMackWilson/status/1658193963554316292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Numerous <a href="https://abc7news.com/banko-brown-video-shooting-sf-walgreens-protest/13225777/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">protests unfolded throughout San Francisco</a> in the days after Brown’s April death, as <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-killing-state-sen-scott-wiener-demands-more-information-about-shooting-of-banko-brown/">community members, politicians and activists</a> demanded more information surrounding the Walgreens altercation.&nbsp;

Numerous <a href="https://abc7news.com/banko-brown-video-shooting-sf-walgreens-protest/13225777/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">protests unfolded throughout San Francisco</a> in the days after Brown’s April death, as <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-killing-state-sen-scott-wiener-demands-more-information-about-shooting-of-banko-brown/">community members, politicians and activists</a> demanded more information surrounding the Walgreens altercation.&nbsp;

Ronen also supports state and federal prosecutors taking a look at the case. She thought Anthony would have a hard time proving self-defense if the prosecutors charged the case based on the video showing he overpowered Brown.

Ronen also supports state and federal prosecutors taking a look at the case. She thought Anthony would have a hard time proving self-defense if the prosecutors charged the case based on the video showing he overpowered Brown.

“It makes me question the DA’s judgment even more than prior to seeing it,” Ronen said.

“It makes me question the DA’s judgment even more than prior to seeing it,” Ronen said.

Matt Dorsey, the supervisor whose district includes the Walgreens, took a more neutral stance.

Matt Dorsey, the supervisor whose district includes the Walgreens, took a more neutral stance.

&#8220;While it appears criminal charges won&#8217;t be forthcoming here, civil causes of action may still arise from this tragedy that juries may consider. So, I’m disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make,&#8221; Dorsey <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said on Twitter</a>. &#8220;While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown, 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 it appears criminal charges won't be forthcoming here, civil causes of action may still arise from this tragedy that juries may consider. So, I’m disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make," Dorsey <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said on Twitter</a>. "While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown, 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 it appears criminal charges won&#8217;t be forthcoming here, civil causes of action may still arise from this tragedy that juries may consider. So, I’m disinclined to speculate on decisions that prosecutors, plaintiffs’ counsel and others are more qualified than I to make,&#8221; Dorsey <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdorsey/status/1658231845321080833" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said on Twitter</a>. &#8220;While I know today’s outcome doesn’t feel like justice to many who knew and loved Banko Brown, 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;

John Burris, an attorney for Brown&#8217;s family, said there was no justification for deadly force by the security guard.

John Burris, an attorney for Brown's family, said there was no justification for deadly force by the security guard.

John Burris, an attorney for Brown&#8217;s family, said there was no justification for deadly force by the security guard.

“I don’t know why the officer shot him, and I don’t see any facts that would support it,” Burris said in a phone call Monday afternoon. “At the end of the day, we don’t have any evidence that he was armed. You can’t use greater force than you are actually being confronted with.”&nbsp;

“I don’t know why the officer shot him, and I don’t see any facts that would support it,” Burris said in a phone call Monday afternoon. “At the end of the day, we don’t have any evidence that he was armed. You can’t use greater force than you are actually being confronted with.”&nbsp;

Editor&#8217;s Note: An earlier version of this story said that Peskin&#8217;s statement was obtained via phone; it was sent in an email.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story said that Peskin's statement was obtained via phone; it was sent in an email.

Editor&#8217;s Note: An earlier version of this story said that Peskin&#8217;s statement was obtained via phone; it was sent in an email.

Calls grow for state, federal review of Banko Brown case after DA declines to charge shooter

Josh Koehn

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.

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.

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-protesters-rage-outside-walgreens-after-da-jenkins-decision/">Banko Brown: Protesters Rage Outside Walgreens After DA Jenkins’ Decision</a>

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/banko-brown-protesters-rage-outside-walgreens-after-da-jenkins-decision/">Banko Brown: Protesters Rage Outside Walgreens After DA Jenkins’ Decision</a>

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.

<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>

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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.

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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 height="1875" width="2500" 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>

<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.

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