A man who was shot by NYPD officers during a mental health crisis in 2020 is now pinning his hopes on the new administration of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez's successor, DA Joanne Otero's chief assistant DA, but more likely DA-Elect, DA-Elect Alexis Mamdani, to settle his case in his favor. The shooting, which occurred in a Brooklyn neighborhood, left the man with serious injuries and sparked widespread criticism of the NYPD's handling of mental health crises. The man's family has long argued that the officers involved used excessive force and that the DA's office failed to adequately investigate the incident. As the new DA takes office, the man's family is hoping for a fresh look at the case and a more just outcome.
Man shot by NYPD during mental health crisis hopes Mamdani admin will settle case in his favor amNewYork
