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Mayor Advocates Mental Health Treatment for Shooting Victim

2/14/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged Queens district attorney not to prosecute Jabez Chakraborty, advocating mental health treatment over charges.
Jabez Chakraborty, a mentally ill man shot by police, remains hospitalized in critical condition after his lawyers objected to an in-person appearance.
The district attorney said the decision should consider mental health expertise.
Mamdani proposed creating a Department of Community Safety to improve mental health response in the city.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged Queens district attorney not to prosecute Jabez Chakraborty, advocating mental health treatment over charges.
Jabez Chakraborty, a mentally ill man shot by police, remains hospitalized in critical condition after his lawyers objected to an in-person appearance.
The district attorney said the decision should consider mental health expertise.
Mamdani proposed creating a Department of Community Safety to improve mental health response in the city.