Donald Armstrong, who was shot six times by police, originally appeared to be high on drugs and confused, pleading for officers to shoot him. His mother called for help.
Armstrong's experience illustrates the tragic intersections of police encounters with individuals suffering from mental health crises, often exacerbated by drug use, leading to deadly outcomes.
In 2024, South Florida saw at least 13 police shootings, with many victims experiencing psychiatric episodes at the time, raising concerns over mental health responses by law enforcement.
These incidents highlight a grim trend: family members seeking help for loved ones in crisis often find themselves facing police brutality instead.
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