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Police Shooting of Man With Mental Illness Sparks Investigation and Criticism

The family of Andrew Jerome Washington, 52, said they had called for medical help, but police ultimately arrived, leading to his death.
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Overview

  • A man with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder was shot and killed by police in Jersey City.
  • Police were responding to a call for assistance from emergency medical services personnel.
  • The man charged at police with a knife before being shot.
  • The man's family alleges the crisis center and police should have handled the situation with more compassion.
  • The New Jersey Attorney General is investigating the shooting amid criticism of the police response.