Hartford Police Fire Officer in Mental Health Shooting
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Hartford Police Fire Officer for Mental Health Call Shooting; Investigations Continue
Hartford police have terminated Officer Joseph Magnano following a controversial mental health call shooting. On February 27, Magnano fatally shot Steven Jones, 55, after responding to a report of a man in crisis. The mayor cited performance issues based on body camera footage, praising other officers for de-escalation efforts. Magnanos attorney calls the firing cynical, planning to sue the city. The Connecticut Office of Inspector General reviews the justification of deadly force under state law. The shooting occurred amidst ongoing debates over police responses to mental health emergencies in Hartford.
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