The family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The heartbroken family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day.It's part of the push to change the way officers respond to mental health calls.Andrew Washington killed by Jersey City police officers during mental health crisisIt was almost one year ago – Aug. 27, 2023 – when 52-year-old Andrew Washington was shot and killed in his home by Jersey City Police.
Andrew Washington's family suing Jersey City Police Department over deadly shootingNow, his family is suing the department.'I truly believe he would be here had they done things correctly,' Courtnie Washington said.'There was absolutely no reason for the emergency services unit, a SWAT-like team from the Jersey City Police Department, to be dispatched to Drew's home.
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