Mental Health Crisis Ends in Shooting | Durham News

A deputy’s fatal shooting of Antony Richardson in January has been ruled justified by the district attorney, clearing the officer of charges. Despite Richardson’s history of mental illness and PTSD, investigators found he ignored 40 commands to drop his weapon and moved toward deputies while still holding a firearm. His wife had called 911 seeking help for his crisis, but the DA concluded the threat was imminent. Family advocates now push for better protocols to handle armed mental health emergencies without resorting to lethal force.

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