Black Trans Man Banko Brown Killed by Security Guard in San Francisco
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The guard will not be charged with a crime, as prosecutors say there is evidence he acted in self-defense.

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Authorities said Brown, who had experienced homelessness for several years, was shot during a shoplifting incident, but Brown’s friends said he was not shoplifting.

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  • blobjim [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    Brown’s friends said he was enthusiastic about his work as a community organizing intern with the Young Women’s Freedom Center, which assists young women and trans youth who have experienced poverty and other difficulties, providing them with training and mentoring and helping them find employment.

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