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.
Victim's Name: Armond Jairon Brown
Agency Responsible: Kenner Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 23, 2017
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2253
Geography: Suburban