He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
The article examines the fatal shooting of a man in mental health crisis by a federal task force in Memphis. It highlights concerns over the increased use of federal agents in local law enforcement and the resulting rise in civilian shootings.
Why it matters
Raises critical questions about the militarization of local policing and the appropriateness of federal task forces handling mental health emergencies.
Warning: This story contains mention of suicide and mental illness. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The night that her son was having a mental breakdown, Jessica Neal called 911 hoping to save his life.
Jonah Neal, 25, had a handgun and was threatening suicide. Instead of local police, federal agents arrived at her doorstep. Within minutes of entering her home, a special agent had shot her son, Neal said. It would be hours before she found out her son was dead, she added.
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