Stolen Life

In Hastings, MN on July 10, 2008, at night Brandon was having a mental health crisis. When the Hastings Police were dispatched, he ran into the cemetery behind their house. Refusing their commands and waving a sword, the police shot Brandon several times and died at the hospital on July 11, 2008.

    After the painful event, The Hastings Police rather than addressing the wrongful death and very poor and lack of judgement, Police Chief McMenomy awarded the officers medals of honor for killing him.