Attorney Says Philadelphia Police Fired 14 Shots At Walter Wallace Jr.

Attorney Says Philadelphia Police Fired 14 Shots At Walter Wallace Jr.

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The transcript discusses the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr., a black man, by police officers in Philadelphia. Wallace was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and was shot after allegedly ignoring orders to drop a knife. The incident has sparked protests, some of which have turned violent, leading to arrests and injuries among police officers. The Philadelphia police commissioner has announced plans to release 911 call recordings and body camera footage. There is a call for a behavioral health unit to address such crises. In response to the unrest, the city has imposed a curfew and the National Guard has been deployed.

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What did the Philadelphia police commissioner say about the need for a behavioral health unit?

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What was the public response to the shooting incident?

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