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Before shooting of autistic man, officers discussed Taser but didn’t use one

Police Shoot Autistic Man Despite Taser Discussion: Body Cam Footage Reveals Body-camera footage from Howard County, Maryland shows officers discussing using a Taser on Alex LaMorie, an autistic man who called 911 reporting suicidal thoughts and was holding a knife. Despite the conversation about non-lethal options, officers ultimately shot LaMorie during the encounter. The incident raises questions about police response protocols and de-escalation tactics.