Just Released Video Shows Shooting Of Mentally Ill Man By Michigan Police

By Bob Owens

Milton Hall was a homeless, mentally ill man who sometimes became belligerent when he was off the medication he took to help control his emotions.

In 2012, Hall, armed with a knife, squared off against a number of Saginaw, Michigan police. Hall refused to drop the knife, despite the number of officers facing off against him with drawn weapons. Hall took several steps back, then began advancing on officers.

Somewhat predictably, officers opened fired as he closed to within 5 yards.

The barrage of fire lasted roughly six seconds. 46 shots were fired by six officers. 12 …read more

Via:: Bearing Arms