A tragic incident unfolded in East Palo Alto when a man died by suicide after being pursued by police responding to reports of him carrying a gun. After a brief chase, the man threatened officers with the firearm before fleeing into an open field. A gunshot was heard shortly after losing sight of him, and although police, aided by drone support, found him hidden behind a bush, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident highlights critical issues surrounding mental health crises and police interactions, emphasizing available mental health resources.
A man died by suicide after being chased by police, leading to serious concerns about mental health crises during police encounters.
Police were called about a man with a gun, and after a brief chase, the man turned the gun on himself.
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