Marcus Meade, a 39-year-old father, was shot by police during a mental health crisis in his Redditch home on Christmas Eve. His family criticized the police for their response, asserting they showed no compassion and questioning why armed officers were sent to handle the situation instead of mental health professionals. Meade had a troubled history, including a past trauma from witnessing a violent crime he helped resolve. His family and community held a vigil to honor him and demand justice, expressing deep concern for how similar cases are handled by law enforcement.
They had no mercy for the kid, said his father, Anthony Meade. They knew of him; he was familiar to them.
Why would they send armed police officers? Why would they decide to use a bullet for someone who's got a mental health problem?
He caught the killer and they made him a hero, but they didn't help him with the problems of seeing this girl die.
When I found out what happened, my world ended instantly. I was just so distressed and I couldn't believe it.
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