"Man's Fatal Distrust: Seeking Police Help Ends in Tragedy"

Jameek Lowery, a Black man in Paterson, sought help from police during a mental breakdown but died two days later after being forcefully restrained and punched by officers in an ambulance. His case highlights the deteriorating relationship between the Black community and the troubled police department. Despite official reports attributing his death to a medical event, an independent investigation suggests he died from cardiac arrest and kidney failure due to police use of force. The incident has sparked protests and calls for police reform in Paterson, where longstanding racial tensions and distrust of law enforcement persist.