The family of 19-year-old Emmanuel Perez Becerra is suing the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety following his shooting death by police in March 2024. Becerra, who had a history of mental health issues, called 911 while holding a knife but reportedly did not pose an immediate threat. The lawsuit argues that Officer Kevin Lemos should have used non-lethal options available, such as a Taser or pepper spray, instead of resorting to deadly force. The incident has raised concerns regarding police practices in handling mental health crises.
The officers had multiple options to handle the situation without deadly force, yet failed to utilize non-lethal methods leading to the tragic death of Becerra.
Emmanuel Perez Becerra's family believes the police acted wrongly and failed to employ de-escalation tactics during an incident involving a mental health crisis.
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