58-year-old Brant Nickell died from a self-inflicted gunshot after pointing a handgun at police during a mental health call.

Fort Worth Police released body-camera footage of a shooting involving 58-year-old Brant Nickell, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot after initially pointing a handgun at officers. Responding to a mental health call, police found Nickell in a culvert; despite attempts to deescalate, he raised his weapon, prompting officers to fire. Following a subsequent gunshot, he was discovered deceased. The incident is under investigation, with Chief Noakes urging mental health support.

October 04, 2024
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