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Clearance Amid Crisis Response Debate | Annapolis News
Three Howard County police officers have been cleared in the fatal March shooting of 25-year-old autistic man Alex LaMorie, who was wielding a kitchen knife during a mental health crisis. Despite footage and a report from the Independent Investigations Division confirming officers acted in self-defense after LaMorie ignored commands and advanced toward them, LaMorie’s mother calls the outcome “gross negligence” and says the tragedy was preventable. In response, Howard County has purchased 200 tasers, launched a 911 flagging program for residents with mental health needs, and appointed new…
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