Patrick Lynn Warren Senor was experiencing a mental health crisis so his family called 911. The Warren family requested a mental health professional, however, a police officer arrived instead. When the officer, Reynaldo Contreras, arrived, the family told Contreras to leave after he exhibited a hostile demeanor. Contreras returned and Warren Sr. answered the door, hands in the air. Contreras then tasered Warren senor and shot him three times. Warren’s family is demanding the immediate arrest of this officer. More of this story here.

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