Brian Montana, a founding guitarist of the influential death metal band Possessed, was shot and killed by police in South San Francisco following a standoff on April 28. Montana, reportedly angry over debris on his property, initiated the encounter by firing at a neighbor and later at police officers, who returned fire. No officers were injured, but one resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries. His death is under investigation by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office. Possessed is credited with defining the death metal genre, particularly through their 1984 demo.
The situation escalated sharply as Montana took cover and opened fire on the responding officers, resulting in a fatal shooting after he was struck.
Montana, known for his pivotal role in shaping the death metal genre through his work with Possessed, tragically lost his life in this police encounter.
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