Attorney of Mauris DeSilva speaks on Officer Taylor s indictment
Attorney of Mauris DeSilva speaks on Officer Taylor’s indictment
Officer Christopher Taylor has been indicted for the death of Mike Ramos. The District Attorney is also looking into another case involving the same officer for the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor has been indicted for the death of Mike Ramos and will be charged with first-degree murder. The District Attorney is also looking into another case involving the same officer for the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019. The fact that Officer Taylor was involved in two shootings in less than a year killing two people, I just couldn t believe that he was back out on the street and doing that, said Brad Vinson, attorney for DeSilva s family.
Austin 911 adds fourth option for mental health services
Austin 911 adds fourth option for mental health services
This month, Austin 911 operators have begun asking if the caller needs police, fire, EMS, or mental health services.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin has become one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911.
According to a 2018 city audit of the 15 largest cities in America, the Austin Police Department ranked the highest per capita for fatal shootings involving people facing a mental health crisis. This fourth option for 911 callers is meant to finally curve that number. Austin is going to be among the very first cities in the country where if you dial 911, you get the question Austin 911: Do you need police, fire, EMS, or mental health services? said Greg Casar, City Council Member for District 4.