#use-of-force

#use-of-force

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.

The officers had no other choice but to employ lethal force in defense of their fellow officers.

The family claims that the police officer's use of force against Alban was excessive, stating, 'The kind of force the policeman put on my brother they should not put that force on my brother,' emphasizing a need for better handling of individuals with mental illnesses.

Joshua Dorsett, a known gang member, faced charges of attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and robbery after shooting two NYPD sergeants during a struggle at Eldridge Street.