Body cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
An attorney for the family of Jonah Neal claims that body camera footage shows the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old by a federal agent in Memphis was unjustified. The agent reportedly shot Neal, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, despite him being at a distance and not wielding a firearm.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant questions regarding the training and use-of-force policies for federal task forces operating in local jurisdictions.
Body camera footage shows that Jonah Neal did not pose a threat that warranted deadly force when a member of the federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot him in late May, according to a lawyer representing his family.
Jonah Neal, 25, was shot inside his home by a federal agent who responded to a 911 call that Neal was experiencing a mental breakdown. The agent who opened fire worked for Homeland Security Investigations, which is part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is one of the federal agencies that have sent officers to Memphis to tackle local crime at the direction of President Trump and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.
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