New Zealand man Christian Glass was shot dead by police in Colorado after he called for roadside assistance. Video / Clear Creek County Sheriff's OfficeThe parents of a Christchurch man killed by US police while suffering a mental health crisis say a government settlement proves their son wasn’t responsible for his death. Glass’ shooting drew US national attention and prompted calls to reform how authorities respond to people with mental health problems. Some cities, including Denver, have programmes where EMTs and mental health clinicians can be dispatched instead of police. Once the window was smashed, body camera footage shows officers peppering Glass with bean bag rounds, then tasing him.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 24, 2023 15:49 UTC