NYPD Release 911 Call in Police Shooting of Queens Man with Mental Health History

911 Call and Initial Response

• 📞 A 911 call was released regarding Jabez Chakraborty, a Queens man with a history of mental health issues, who was shot by police.
• 🚑 The caller, a family member, requested involuntary transportation via ambulance, indicating previous similar incidents.
• 🚨 The NYPD stated that any 911 call for involuntary transport automatically triggers a police response.

Police Body Cam and Shooting Incident

• 📹 Released body camera footage appears to show Chakraborty grabbing a knife and advancing towards officers.
• 💥 Four shots were fired after Chakraborty advanced past a door that police had closed.
• 🏥 Chakraborty remains hospitalized, on a ventilator, and has undergone multiple surgeries.

Family's Perspective and Concerns

• 🗣️ The Chakraborty family stated that instead of medical care, the responding officers escalated the situation unnecessarily.
• ⚠️ They believe officers should not be responding to medical support calls, as police actions raised tensions.
• 🧠 The family's representative noted that police are not well-equipped to handle mental health calls.

Mayor's Response and Department of Community Safety

• 💬 Mayor Adams was asked if the 911 call warranted a police response.
• 🎯 He indicated that the questions surrounding the incident are at the heart of the pursuit of a Department of Community Safety.
• 🗺️ The mayor aims to define what mental health crisis response should look like, contrasting it with the current situation.