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New Jersey Police Fatally Shoot Woman During Mental Health Crisis

Officers responded to a 911 call reporting the woman was armed with a knife; investigation underway by Attorney General's Office.

  • Incident occurred early Sunday morning in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
  • The woman's brother called 911, stating she needed to go to the hospital and was holding a knife.
  • Officers breached the apartment door after initial resistance from the occupants.
  • The woman was shot in the chest and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • A knife was recovered at the scene, but it is unclear if she was holding it during the shooting.
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