Lawsuit over fatal Newton police shooting alleges city services endanger people with mental illness

In filing the lawsuit, Michael Conlon's parents are speaking publicly about the shooting for the first time. They argue their son's death could have been avoided if police had followed best practices and waited for trained negotiators to arrive.

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