Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    NYC Police Fatally Shoot Black Man, Mistake Pipe For Gun

    Police said they received calls about a man pointing a gun at people on the street in Brooklyn. The man was reportedly well-known in the area as "mentally ill but generally harmless."
    by James Doubek Apr 05, 2018 2 minutes
    A makeshift memorial for Saheed Vassell, 34, stands Thursday in the lobby of the apartment building that neighbors identified as his father's residence.

    Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET

    Police officers in New York City fatally shot a black man who was pointing what appeared to be a gun at them on Wednesday, police said.

    The object turned out to be a metal pipe with a knob on the end. The man reportedly had bipolar disorder.

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR4 min read
    Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill, Sending Legislation To The House
    The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
    NPR2 min read
    What's Past Is Present For Ukrainian Composer Valentin Silvestrov
    The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.
    NPR4 min read
    New 'Doctor Who' Star Ncuti Gatwa Feels 'Sad' For Critics Of Show's Diversity
    Gatwa is the first Black man and the first person born outside the U.K. to play The Doctor. He's candid about how his own life has influenced his take on the role — and about his critics.

    Related Books & Audiobooks