A 40-year-old was fatally shot by L.A. police.

A 40-year-old Yong Yang, experiencing a bipolar episode, was fatally shot by Los Angeles police officers after his parents called for mental health assistance. Clinical personnel and police arrived at the scene. Yang's parents dispute claims that their son was violent before the shooting. The L.A. County Department of Mental Health stated that their teams are trained to de-escalate mental health crises without law enforcement involvement.

May 22, 2024
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