DC Police Shoot and Kill Man Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

Bodycam Release Date 2/1/2024 Washington DC - On 1/24/2024, Clifford Brooks, a 41-year-old man from Northeast D.C., was fatally shot by a police officer after a mental health intervention. The incident took place at the intersection of N. Capitol Street and New York Avenue, resulting in a significant emergency response. The Metropolitan Police Department expressed their condolences to the family, acknowledging the tragic nature of the situation. The officer involved in the shooting had undergone crisis intervention training and had made extensive efforts to de-escalate the situation before resorting to the use of force.

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