(CNN) The chief of police in Killeen, Texas, is defending an officer who shot and killed a Black man during a mental health check earlier this month. Officer Reynaldo Contreras arrived at the home of Patrick Warren on January 10 after Warren's family called for psychiatric help. In the video, Contreras can be seen letting himself into the home after he is told by someone inside to "come on in." Warren can be seen outside a residence advancing toward the officer in the front yard and ignoring verbal commands for him to lie down. After the officer steps backward and continues to issue warnings, like "You're gonna get tased," he uses his taser.

Source: CNN January 24, 2021 03:00 UTC