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Queens Man with Schizophrenia Shot by Police, Family Demands Justice

2/17/2026

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Jabez Chakraborty, a 22-year-old Queens man with schizophrenia, was charged with attempted assault after allegedly wielding a knife at police on January 26, leaving him shot.
Chakraborty was arraigned from a hospital as his family called 911 for medical assistance and disputed the police account, requesting charges be dismissed.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the request, saying he should receive care instead of prosecution, while Chakraborty's mother describes charges as unjust.

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Story summary

Jabez Chakraborty, a 22-year-old Queens man with schizophrenia, was charged with attempted assault after allegedly wielding a knife at police on January 26, leaving him shot.
Chakraborty was arraigned from a hospital as his family called 911 for medical assistance and disputed the police account, requesting charges be dismissed.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the request, saying he should receive care instead of prosecution, while Chakraborty's mother describes charges as unjust.