Mamdani calls on DA to not prosecute mentally ill man shot by police during alleged knife attack

Mamdani calls on DA to not prosecute mentally ill man shot by police during alleged knife attack

A tense scene unfolded in Queens, New York, on January 26th, culminating in a 22-year-old man being shot by police officers. The incident has ignited a fierce debate over the appropriate response to individuals experiencing mental health crises, and the role of law enforcement in such situations.