LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro Police are facing renewed scrutiny over how the city responds to mental health crisis calls after two officers shot and killed 28-year-old Katelyn Hall.
At a weekend rally, Hall’s family and supporters called for more resources for people in crisis and questioned whether police should be the primary responders when someone is experiencing a mental health emergency.
Licensed clinical counselor Laquisha Moore said she was shocked after watching the body-camera video from the incident, saying what she expected to see did not match what played out. Moore argues the case underscores the need to re-evaluate who responds to these calls and says non-lethal options should be exhausted before deadly force is used…