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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Death Metal guitarist shot dead by police after violent clash over tree dispute with neighbour
A death metal guitarist was fatally shot by police in San Francisco following a violent altercation with a neighbour, reportedly sparked by a dispute over a tree. Brian Montana , guitarist for the band Possessed , was shot and killed by police on Monday evening after allegedly opening fire on officers responding to reports of a man brandishing a weapon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the South San Francisco Police Department , officers responded to a call on Arroyo Drive at 5:55 p.m. and quickly requested backup after discovering the suspect was firing into an occupied home. The shooter was later identified as 60-year-old Brian Montana. Montana then moved to a neighboring driveway, where he took cover behind parked cars while armed with a handgun, a shotgun, and a rifle. According to police, a 25-minute gunfight followed, during which Montana fired at officers from various positions, using vehicles and nearby landscaping for cover. 'Officers took cover behind their vehicles as they came under heavy gunfire and managed to return fire,' the South San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. 'They were eventually able to hit the suspect, stopping him from continuing to shoot at officers and surrounding homes.' After confirming that the gunman no longer posed a threat, officers approached and found him unresponsive. Despite efforts to revive him and the arrival of medical personnel, the suspect died at the scene from his injuries. A resident from the house Montana had fired at was transported to a nearby trauma center with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police also conducted checks on surrounding homes to ensure no one else was harmed. Fortunately, no officers sustained any injuries during the incident, according to authorities. According to police, the dispute stemmed from tree debris in Montana's neighbor's yard. Local resident Cory David explained to CBS News Bay Area that the altercation began over a tree hanging into Montana's yard, with one party trimming it back. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now David described the situation as senseless, noting that the disagreement escalated when one individual resorted to violence. Montana was an early member of Possessed, a pioneering death metal band that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1980s. Known for helping shape the death metal genre , Possessed gained recognition for their influential sound. Another guitarist from the band, Larry LaLonde, later joined the iconic rock band Primus. Possessed's official Instagram page confirmed the tragic news of Brian Montana's death, sharing an early photo of the band with the caption: 'Rest in Peace Brian Montana.' The official Possessed Instagram account shared a heartfelt tribute to Brian Montana, highlighting his kind nature. The post read: 'I just feel like people should know that Brian Montana was a very nice guy. He was jovial and a gentleman. He was nothing like what I'm seeing written about him. He was obviously going through some struggles, and I think this is the time to be respectful towards the Montana family and friends, as this is a tragic time for them. I know that I still feel this is a great loss, and I'm deeply saddened.' The South San Francisco Police Department confirmed that the two officers who discharged their weapons during the incident have been placed on administrative leave, as per standard protocol. An investigation into the events is currently underway. The department added that in the coming weeks, they plan to release further details, including audio and video recordings related to the incident.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Heavy Metal Guitarist, 60, Dies During Police Shootout
Brian Montana, the former guitarist of heavy metal band Possessed, died on Monday, April 28, during a shootout with the police. Montana, who was 60 years old at the time of the incident, was shot and killed by law enforcement near his Arroyo Drive home in San Francisco, the South San Francisco Police Department said, per the San Francisco Chronicle. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls just before 6 p.m., reporting a man, now identified as Montana, wielding a weapon and arguing with a neighbor. When law enforcement arrived on the scene, Montana had already fired his weapon into an occupied house. He was also barricading himself behind parked vehicles and landscaping.'The armed suspect repositioned into a neighboring driveway and fired multiple times at officers using a handgun, shotgun, and rifle,' the South San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. 'Officers used patrol cars as cover and returned fire. The suspect was struck and ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene.' Despite life-saving efforts, Montana died on the scene. Additionally, an unidentified neighbor was grazed by a bullet and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Possessed acknowledged Montana's death. 'Rest In Peace Brian,' the post read, along with several photos of the band and a screengrab of the New York Post article reporting his passing. 'Still can't believe it … rest well,' one user responded. 'Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace,' added another. Possessed was formed in 1983 and is often regarded as one of the earliest death metal bands. Their original lineup was Jeff Becerra on vocals and bass, Mike Torrao and Brian Montana on guitars, and Mike Sus on drums. Their current lineup, as of their 2019 album Revelations of Oblivion, includes Jeff Becerra on vocals, Daniel Gonzalez and Claudeous Creamer on guitars, Robert Cardenas on bass, and Emilio Marquez on drums.
International Business Times
02-05-2025
- International Business Times
Brian Montana: Guitarist of Death Metal Band Possessed Shot Dead During Standoff with Police in San Francisco
A Bay Area-based death metal legend was shot dead by cops in San Francisco this week after a dispute with a neighbor over tree clippings that escalated into violence. Possessed guitarist, Brian Montana, 60, was shot dead by cops after pointing a weapon at his neighbor, according to the South San Francisco Police Department, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. On Wednesday, his band paid tribute to Montana through its Instagram Stories, posting a photo of him with the message, "Rest In Peace Brian Montana." The music outlet Consequence identified Montana as the person on the left in the tribute image. Montana's death is being mourned by thousands of his fans. Killed after Turning Violent One neighbor sustained non-life-threatening injury during the shootout, in which Montana hid behind parked vehicles and landscaping while firing at police for nearly 30 minutes using three different firearms, according to CBS Bay Area. Police said that Montana "fired multiple times at officers with a handgun, shotgun, and rifle." Officers took cover behind their patrol cars and returned fire. Montana was hit during the exchange and was later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities responded to a call around 6 p.m. local time on the 300 block of Arroyo Drive after receiving reports of an armed man threatening a neighbor. Montana, an early member of the band, was reportedly "enraged" over debris from a nearby tree, which police said sparked the deadly confrontation, according to the newspaper. Officers told the station that they saw a man—later confirmed to be Montana—firing a gun at someone inside a house. Police said Montana was then seen moving toward a driveway, where he took cover behind a parked car and some landscaping. From there, he began shooting at officers using three different weapons. Montana was given first aid but was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Cursed Band Possessed, a prominent name in the death metal circle with over 195,000 followers on Instagram, is currently on tour promoting their album Revelations of Oblivion, according to their social media. Authorities said that the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, following standard procedures. Authorities also said that more details — including video and audio recordings from the deadly encounter — will be made available to the public later. The incident is currently being investigated by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, police told the newspaper. Montana is the second member of Possessed to be involved in a shooting. In 1989, the band's lead singer, Jeff Becerra, was shot twice during a robbery, an incident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, according to Livewire.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Famed guitarist killed in ‘dispute over tree trimmings' after he grabbed three guns and opened fire from driveway
Find out the disturbing details about the artist's final moments. ROCKER GONE Famed guitarist killed in 'dispute over tree trimmings' after he grabbed three guns and opened fire from driveway Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMOUS guitarist has been killed after he was gunned down in a police stand-off. The artist grabbed three guns and opened fire on California cops in his driveway on Monday after things escalated reportedly over a neighbor row about tree trimmings. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A famous guitarist has been killed after he was gunned down in a police stand-off Credit: KGO Police later identified their suspect as Brian Montana, the founding guitarist for Possessed. Possessed is a death metal band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Montana died at age 60 after a 25-minute stand-off between him and the South San Francisco Police Department on Monday evening. The former guitarist was armed with a handgun, shotgun and rifle. READ MORE CRIME COURT RUMBLE Huge courtroom brawl erupts as murdered teen's mom confronts killer's family He used the firearms to shoot at the cops from his driveway, seeking cover behind two parked cars and landscaping. The cops used their own cars to take cover and then returned fire. Montana died in the stand-off that one resident told local CW affiliate KRON was connected to a dispute over tree trimmings falling over a neighbor's yard. BAND PAYS TRIBUTE Montana's former bandmates paid tribute to the artist following his death. "Very tragic news," Possessed wrote on their Instagram story. The band added: "Our sympathies to the Montana family and friends." Possessed, known as the godfathers of death metal, was created in 1983 with Montana as the guitarist. Montana left the band shortly after in 1985 and was replaced by Larry LaLonde, who is more known for his current gig as the guitarist for the rock band Primus. The original Possessed band only lasted until 1987, but they have reformed multiple times. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
American Military News
02-05-2025
- American Military News
Heavy metal guitarist Brian Montana killed in shootout with California police
A man killed in a shootout with police in California earlier this week was identified as Brian Montana, the guitarist from the pioneering death-metal band Possessed. The incident began Monday around 6 p.m. when Montana, 60, reportedly started shooting into a neighbor's home, where people were inside at the time. Montana was shot by South San Francisco Police Department officers following a short standoff during which he armed himself with a handgun, rifle and shotgun and started firing from a driveway. Officers and Montana used vehicles for cover while exchanging shots. Montana was pronounced dead at the scene. One neighbor suffered a graze wound and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. A resident told KRON 4 the incident was sparked by an argument over tree trimmings falling into his yard. 'It didn't need to go that way,' Daniel Finnegan said. The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office is investigating, police said. Montana was a founding member of Possessed — a Bay Area death metal band 'often referred to as the godfathers of the genre,' according to AllMusic. He left the band in 1985 after feuding with guitarist Mike Torrao. The band disbanded in 1987 and reunited several times, although without Montana. Singer Jeff Becerra was paralyzed in a separate shooting in 1989. The band confirmed Montana's death in an Instagram story. ___ © 2025 New York Daily News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
