NYPD Officers Face Trial for 2019 Death of Kawaski Trawick

NYPD officer Brendan Thompson will face a disciplinary trial for fatally shooting Kawaski Trawick in The Bronx in 2019.
The Civilian Complaint Review Board found Thompson unjustifiably used deadly force and both officers failed to properly aid Trawick after shooting him.
The trial will determine if the officers violated NYPD rules and could face penalties including being fired.
Trawick's family and community advocates have demanded the officers be fired for his death.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of police responding to those in psychological crisis.