Armond Jairon Brown

How they died

Deadly force

Police were called to a home for "assistance to the residents concerning an individual with a history of mental illness," police said. When officers arrived, Armond Brown, 25, who lived at the home, was inside. Family said Brown was not taking his prescribed medications, had not bathed, had limited sleep and was talking about having spiritual powers. After police said they had tried multiple methods to end the standoff, Armond came out of the home and charged at police. He was armed with two knives and was shot and killed.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Armond Jairon Brown, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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