Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man A white police officer in Connecticut appeared in court on a manslaughter charge after repeatedly shooting a Black man experiencing a mental health crisis. His colleagues were attempting to de-escalate the situation at the time of the shooting. Dozens of fellow officers attended the hearing to show their support for the accused officer.

• A white police officer in Connecticut faces a manslaughter charge.
• The charge stems from the shooting of a Black man during a mental health crisis.
• Colleagues of the officer were attempting to de-escalate the situation when the shooting occurred.
• Dozens of fellow officers attended the officer’s first court appearance to show support.