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Man shot dead by police after confronting officers with swords

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SMITHTOWN, NY – A deadly incident unfolded in Smithtown, Long Island, as a 54-year-old man, identified as Alan Weber, was fatally shot by a police officer on Tuesday. The encounter stemmed from a 911 call reporting Weber’s erratic and violent behavior at his residence, according to statements from the Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Attorney General’s office. Upon arriving at Weber’s home, officers were met with resistance as he refused to …

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Man with schizophrenia dies after being tased by deputies

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A 61-year-old man with schizophrenia, Freddie Walker, tragically died after being tased multiple times by deputies in Burke County. The incident has raised concerns about the handling of the situation by law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) workers. Walker’s family has expressed their dissatisfaction with the deputies’ actions, while Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has provided a statement on video. The circumstances surrounding Walker’s death are currently under investigation. Deputies from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office …

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