A man fatally shot by police on the Brooklyn Bridge after wielding a knife was not mentally ill, according to his mother, who described him as a loving father and son. Authorities had previously suggested his behavior might be linked to mental health issues, but his family disputes that characterization. The incident has reignited discussions about police use of force and the public’s perception of mental health crises. His mother’s account paints a portrait of a man struggling with personal demons rather than a diagnosed illness.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by cops on Brooklyn Bridge wasn’t mentally ill: mom New York Daily News
