01-30-2016, 06:41 PM
Update to post #660 -- Chicago
It's disturbing to learn that Quintonio LeGrier had himself called 911 three times asking for help before his father called and said Quintonio was acting strangely and brandishing a bat.
It's disturbing because the 911 operator was dismissive and hung up on Quintonio all three times because Quintonio, who had mental illness, wouldn't give his name. I always thought 911 would send help even when people couldn't or wouldn't give a name.
So, police didn't have a chance to intervene earlier. They responded to dad's 911 call...and ended up shooting to death Quintonio, but also shot to death a neighbor lady "by accident" in the process.
One good thing to report, the case (along with the DOJ investigation) has resulted in more focus on how 911 operators and LEOs in Chicago should be dealing with crisis intervention and mental illness.
Mayor Rob Emanual is under fire for the Laquan McDonald and the Quintonio LeGrier shootings and has announced new training policies and budget for training for 911 and police personnel.
The city also plans to find ways to improve access to mental health services. Emanuel has been criticized for closing six mental health clinics in low-income, high-crime neighborhoods.
Story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chic..._ref=crime
It's disturbing to learn that Quintonio LeGrier had himself called 911 three times asking for help before his father called and said Quintonio was acting strangely and brandishing a bat.
It's disturbing because the 911 operator was dismissive and hung up on Quintonio all three times because Quintonio, who had mental illness, wouldn't give his name. I always thought 911 would send help even when people couldn't or wouldn't give a name.
So, police didn't have a chance to intervene earlier. They responded to dad's 911 call...and ended up shooting to death Quintonio, but also shot to death a neighbor lady "by accident" in the process.
One good thing to report, the case (along with the DOJ investigation) has resulted in more focus on how 911 operators and LEOs in Chicago should be dealing with crisis intervention and mental illness.
Mayor Rob Emanual is under fire for the Laquan McDonald and the Quintonio LeGrier shootings and has announced new training policies and budget for training for 911 and police personnel.
The city also plans to find ways to improve access to mental health services. Emanuel has been criticized for closing six mental health clinics in low-income, high-crime neighborhoods.
Story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chic..._ref=crime