The family of a black man killed by police officers in the US state of Philadelphia said through their lawyer that they had called for an ambulance to get him help with a mental health issue, not for police intervention.
Key points:
- Walter Wallace’s parents say police knew their son was struggling with mental health issues before they shot him
- Mr Wallace was fatally wounded when shot by police in a Philadelphia street
- The shooting has led to protests and unrest in Philadelphia, just one week before the US election
Police said Walter Wallace Jr, 27, was wielding a knife and ignored orders to…
