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Outrage in Baltimore: Death Sparks Call for Police Reform

6/30/2025

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Residents of West Baltimore are furious after a man died in police custody during a mental health crisis, exacerbated by emergency services' lack of response. City Council President Zeke Cohen is demanding hearings to address the urgent need for better handling of behavioral health emergencies, especially in light of three police-related deaths in just one week.

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Residents of West Baltimore are furious after a man died in police custody during a mental health crisis, exacerbated by emergency services' lack of response. City Council President Zeke Cohen is demanding hearings to address the urgent need for better handling of behavioral health emergencies, especially in light of three police-related deaths in just one week.