LAPD Releases Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Man Holding Plastic Fork

Jason Maccani, who was going through a bipolar episode, was shot and killed by a Los Angeles police officer after allegedly charging at them with a plastic fork. Body-camera footage released by the LAPD does not appear to support the initial claim that Jason "charged" at the officers. His family described him as a caring and non-violent person, and they are questioning why the item in his hand led to lethal force. The incident is under investigation by the California Department of Justice, fueling calls for trained civilian health workers to handle incidents involving mental illness or substance use issues.