Andrew Washington's family is suing the Jersey City Police Department, alleging their response to a mental health crisis led to his death, despite calls for help.
"There was absolutely no reason for the emergency services unit, a SWAT-like team from the Jersey City Police Department, to be dispatched to Drew's home. He was alone inside his own home, not committing any crime, and not a threat to anyone, including himself," attorney Amelia Green said.
"Hey Andrew. What's going on, man? You hearing voices?" one officer says at one point. This illustrates the officers’ direct engagement with Washington regarding his mental state.
"We're devastated. You know, Drew was everything to us," Washington's sister, Courtnie Washington, expressed the family's profound grief following the incident.
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