A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police during a standoff at an apartment building on June 12, according to footage released by the Milwaukee police department.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:12 a.m. at the 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue, where Jaylyn Brown had attempted an armed robbery and threatened to kill someone before officers arrived. Police found Brown walking around with a revolver.
According to bodycam audio, Brown initially asked one of the officers to shoot him, saying "Can you just shoot me." The officer responded by saying "I don't want to shoot you."
The standoff ensued for several hours, with multiple rounds of gunfire and negotiations between police and Brown. At one point, officers deployed a K9 unit and used a stun gun on Brown, who fled back upstairs.
In the final moments before his death, two officers exited an apartment unit, with one officer firing two shots at Brown as he held a gun. The officer's gun was pointed at an apartment door above the stairs where Brown had retreated.
Brown died shortly after being transported to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing, led by the Waukesha Police Department, and will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office for potential charges.
**Background**
This incident marks one of several high-profile police shootings in recent months across the United States. The release of bodycam footage has sparked debate about police procedures and accountability.