John, this is an awful case of police violence. (Trigger warning:)

Connecticut state troopers just shot Mubarak Soulemane, a teenage boy, to death. He was suffering from a mental health crisis.

He was only a danger to himself. The window was rolled up. The car blocked in. And he had a knife on his lap. He needed a doctor. He needed treatment and medication. He needed compassion and patience.

But no. Through the window, during a mental health crisis, police murdered him. They boxed him in and surrounded his vehicle. They held him at gunpoint, shattered his window, and tased him. One officer fired seven rounds into his body, killing him.

This is a case of unconstitutional force. Police murdered Mubarak.

But prosecutors (often called district attorneys) are some of the only elected positions that hold police accountable.

That’s why we need you to chip in whatever you can afford right now to help Real Justice elect prosecutors all over the country who aren’t afraid to stand up to police.

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Mubarak was 19 years old and just a few credits away from finishing his associates degree. He suffered from a mental health condition that caused schizophrenic episodes. His family was getting him help. Police were aware of his condition because they had assisted in taking him to the hospital in the past.

A few days before police shot him, he’d gone missing. His family reported his disappearance and searched for him. Before they could find him – police did. It’s heartbreaking.

If you can chip in to help Real Justice elect prosecutors who will hold police like these state troopers in Connecticut accountable, do that here.

Thank you for chipping in. Also, please follow @justiceformubarak and spread the word about his story.

Chris Lazare
Organizing Director, Real Justice