The family of a man killed by Fort Worth police officers said he was experiencing a mental health breakdown prior to being shot by officers.
Fort Worth police on Friday held a news conference where the department released body camera footage and 911 audio from an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 15.The family of a man killed by Fort Worth police officers said he was experiencing a mental breakdown prior to
Police initially said officers were called at about 4:20 a.m. to a domestic disturbance in the 5800 block of Westgate Drive. In the 911 audio released by the department, the caller can be heard begging a man not to hit her anymore, while the man threatens to kill the caller.In the video released by the department, officers can be seen arriving at the residence. The caller opens the front door but is unable to open a screen door.
Two officers shoot, and the man falls to the ground. A woman then comes outside screaming and calling the man’s name. Noakes said Fort Worth officers are trained in crisis intervention. He said the department does have crisis negotiators and mental health professionals who often respond to calls like this, but they were not able to make it to this call.Bryan Adame said the situation has been incredibly traumatic for his aunt, who he said has barely been eating or drinking since the fatal shooting. Bryan Adame described his cousin as a kid who never really grew up, who loved playing video games.
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