"Family Demands Transparency and Justice in Columbia Police Shooting"

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Source: KOMU 8
"Family Demands Transparency and Justice in Columbia Police Shooting"
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The family of a man shot and killed by Columbia police officers is requesting the release of body-camera footage and dispatch audio recordings from the incident. The man, identified as 22-year-old Marquis Rivera, was reportedly armed and fired shots before officers returned fire, resulting in his death. The family wants to understand what happened and believes there should have been crisis intervention specialists involved. They are also advocating for more help for individuals struggling with mental health crises.

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