Alex LaMorie, 25, had recently moved to a Maryland complex inclusive to people with disabilities, and was shot after police say he approached officers while holding a knife.

"Alex was a kind, loving, and enthusiastic person, and a bright light in the community," family said in a statement to WMAR-2 ...

Alex LaMorie, a 25-year-old autistic man in Maryland, had called 911 during a suicidal crisis seeking a wellness check. He was shot dead by police.

When we entered the residence, we initially feared the worst. We started a search of the home, and eventually we heard faint cries for help,' says police official ...

The Livermore Police Department (LPD) has implemented mandatory annual mental wellness check-ins with a licensed clinician for all sworn personnel.