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Family of man shot by Jersey City police rallies for transparency

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Drew Washington was shot and killed inside his home by Jersey City Police on Aug. 27 amid a mental-health emergency. Washington's family said they called for a crisis intervention team to help the 52-year-old, but none were available. In 2021, the AG's office announced a pilot program called ARRIVE Together, pairing police with trained mental health professionals to respond jointly to 911 mental health emergencies.

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Family of man shot by Jersey City police rallies for transparency

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) -- Dozens of family members, friends, and community activists rallied outside Jersey City City Hall Wednesday night, demanding justice for Drew Washington. Washington was shot and killed inside his home by Jersey City Police on Aug. 27 amid a mental-health emergency. Washington’s family said they called for a crisis intervention team to help the 52-year-old, but none were available.  “We didn’t call for police,” said Do…

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PIX 11 broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
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