Patrick Lynn Warren, 52 years old, was shot and killed during a mental health call. An officer was dispatched to Warren’s home regarding a psychiatric call. After the officer arrived, the family told him to leave after he exhibited a hostile demeanor, but he returned. Patrick answered the door, hands in the air. The officer then tasered Patrick. As a result, Patrick fell to the ground and the officer proceeded to fatally shoot Patrick 3 times. Currently the family is demanding the arrest of the officer, Reynaldo Contreras.

Youth Justice By The Numbers
Josh Rovner, the Director of Youth Justice, authored this briefing paper as part of the campaign titled “50 Years and a Wake Up: Ending The