Bodycam, drone video show moments during fatal South SF police shootout with suspect
Briefly

On April 28, a shootout occurred in South San Francisco triggered by a conflict over a tree trimming. The gunman, Brian Montana, fired over 60 rounds at neighbors and responding officers, leading to police action that resulted in his death. Bodycam footage revealed moments where officers attempted to de-escalate the situation before violence erupted. Despite two injuries among neighbors, there was gratitude expressed towards officers for their response. Community discussions are ongoing, with some seeking clarity on the event and its implications for neighborhood safety.
In the bodycam footage, officers warned the gunman to drop his shotgun before gunfire erupted in a neighborhood dispute, highlighting the tension and urgency of the situation.
The altercation, stemming from a neighborly dispute over a tree, escalated quickly, culminating in a shootout that injured civilians and led to the death of the assailant.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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