A police-involved shooting in Astoria, New York, resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Following a 56-second standoff during which police attempted to de-escalate the situation, officers fatally shot the man as he approached them with a knife. The Attorney General's Office has since launched an investigation into the incident. Local officials have criticized the police's response, underscoring the urgent need for improvements in the city’s mental health infrastructure and emergency response services.
Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into a police shooting in Astoria that resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man suffering a mental health crisis.
Police claimed they attempted to de-escalate the situation during a 56-second standoff before using lethal force when the man approached them with a knife.
Local officials expressed outrage, emphasizing that the incident highlights alarming gaps in the city’s mental health infrastructure and response capabilities for such crises.
As the investigation unfolds, there are increasing calls for reform in how law enforcement interacts with individuals experiencing mental health issues.
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