Supervisors face public outcry over killing of Banco Brown; president to seek state and federal review of evidence

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors heard sustained public comment and expressions of outrage over the April 27 fatal shooting of a trans Black man identified as Banko (Banco) Brown. President Aaron Peskin told colleagues he will introduce a resolution for next week urging the California attorney general and the U.S. Department of Justice to review the evidence in the case.

Why it matters: Multiple speakers at both the dais and public comment said the surveillance video shows a security guard firing on Banco Brown as the man left a store. Many community members called for prosecution and for the district attorney to pursue charges; others urged systemic reforms to reduce armed private security on retail corridors and expand social supports.

What the board said: President Aaron Peskin told colleagues he would introduce a resolution urging state and federal review of the case. On the dais he described the incident as extraordinary and said the board would seek outside review of the evidence. “I will be introducing a resolution, that we will vote on next week urging the attorney general and the United States Department of Justice to look at the evidence in this case and come to their own conclusions,” Peskin said.

Public comment: Dozens of callers and in‑chamber speakers urged the board to seek justice. Examples: - Julia Thompson (public commenter) said, “Banco Brown did not deserve to get killed.” - Joshua Bell told the board the video shows Brown was unarmed and urged the board to classify the shooting as a hate crime and to press for charges. He said the killing undermined safety for queer residents. - Andrea Mejia and other organizers asked supervisors to “get on board” with the proposed resolution and criticized the district attorney's decision‑making in the case.

Context and departmental actions: Several speakers criticized District Attorney Brooke Jenkins for how the office had handled public disclosures and called for her removal or for her office to pursue prosecution. Board members and public commenters discussed the broader context of public safety, unregulated armed security guards, and the needs of people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders.

Board action: President Peskin said he will place a resolution before the board next week requesting the California attorney general and the U.S. Department of Justice review the evidence. That resolution had not yet been introduced or voted on at Tuesday's meeting; a formal vote is scheduled at a future meeting.

Proper names and participants quoted on the record: President Aaron Peskin; public commenters including Julia Thompson and Joshua Bell; community organizers Andrea Mejia and Diana Sanchez; numerous other callers and in‑chamber speakers who urged investigation and prosecution.

Ending: Public comment on the case was extensive; several supervisors signaled they would support outside review. The board will consider Peskin's resolution at a future meeting and, if adopted, will formally request state and federal review of investigative materials.