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Police fatally shoot man in Philadelphia; questions remain over use of force

  • year-old Eddie Irizarry was shot and killed by Philadelphia police officers after emerging from his car with a knife.
  • Officers were equipped with Tasers but did not use them before shooting Irizarry multiple times.
  • Irizarry's family questions why less-lethal force was not used to de-escalate the situation.
  • The Philadelphia PD has faced scrutiny over limited Taser availability after a previous fatal shooting in 2020.
  • As of August, about 71% of Philadelphia officers are equipped with Tasers.
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