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Memphis family says they saw video of federal agent shooting : NPR
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Key Points:
- Body camera footage reviewed by Jonah Neal's family and their lawyer suggests Neal did not pose an imminent threat when a federal agent shot him inside his Memphis home in late May, despite Neal reportedly holding a knife.
- Neal was shot by an agent from Homeland Security Investigations, part of ICE, responding to a 911 call about Neal's mental health crisis; his family asserts the shooting was unjustified and disproportionate.
- Neal's mother told agents her son was in a mental health crisis and needed help, but the agent opened fire shortly after confirming Neal was not armed with a firearm.
- The Memphis Safe Task Force, involving federal agents, has been linked to five shootings since last fall, four of which were fatal, raising concerns about accountability and use of force.
- Neal's family seeks transparency and justice, emphasizing the need for accountability in law enforcement's handling of such incidents, while authorities continue to investigate the case.
