Outcry in New Brunswick: Fatal Police Encounter Raises Questions

Outcry in New Brunswick: Fatal Police Encounter Raises Questions...

Body cam footage from New Brunswick, NJ has the city on edge after the fatal police shooting of Deborah Terrell, a 68-year-old Black woman known to struggle with schizophrenia. Despite using pepper spray and a Taser, officers resorted to lethal force when Deborah, reportedly in crisis, advanced holding a knife. Her family and community say this tragedy shows systems designed to protect failed—again. Folks are demanding full transparency, real mental health response, and answers for yet another life lost in the gap.

This isn’t just a headline. It’s a wake-up call for justice, prevention, and accountability in our communities. The investigation is ongoing, but hearts are heavy and voices are rising.

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