NYC Mayor DEMANDS Knife Attacker Walk Free

(PatriotNews.net) – New York City’s Mayor is demanding a mentally ill man who charged police with a knife receive treatment instead of prosecution, igniting fierce debate over officer safety and the dangerous consequences of prioritizing ideology over law enforcement protection.

Story Snapshot

NYPD officer shot 22-year-old schizophrenic Jabez Chakraborty after he charged with a kitchen knife during a mental health crisis call in Queens
Mayor Zohran Mamdani reversed his initial support for first responders, now demanding mental health treatment over attempted murder charges against Chakraborty
Family called 911 for medical help but police arrived instead, exposing flaws in NYC’s emergency response system that prioritizes police over specialized mental health teams
Bodycam footage shows officers had mere seconds to react as Chakraborty advanced with weapon, yet critics demand officers face scrutiny while victim avoids prosecution

Officer Forced to Shoot in Seconds-Long Encounter

Officer Tyree White from the NYPD’s 107th Precinct fired four shots at Jabez Chakraborty on January 26, 2026, after the 22-year-old charged him with a large kitchen knife during a mental health crisis response in Briarwood, Queens. Bodycam footage released February 3 confirms officers had virtually no time to de-escalate once Chakraborty emerged from the kitchen armed. Despite officers retreating to a vestibule and ordering him to drop the weapon while his mother attempted intervention, Chakraborty pushed through a closed door and advanced on Officer White. The shooting left Chakraborty in critical but stable condition at Jamaica Hospital, requiring emergency surgery and ventilator support in intensive care.

Family Requested Medical Help, Got Police Response Instead

Chakraborty’s family called 911 around 10:25 a.m. specifically requesting an ambulance and EMS for a mental health episode involving their son, who has a documented history of schizophrenia and was throwing glass and acting belligerently. Instead of medical professionals trained in psychiatric emergencies, NYPD officers arrived at the home. This dispatch failure highlights systemic problems in New York City’s 911 protocols that default to police-first responses even when callers explicitly request medical intervention. The family, working with advocacy group Desis Rising Up and Moving, has accused officers of unnecessary escalation, claiming police drew guns immediately and later demanded family members’ phones and passwords after the shooting.

Mamdani Flip-Flops on Officer Support, Demands No Charges

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initially praised first responders hours after the shooting but reversed course dramatically by February 3, declaring at a press conference that “Jabez needs mental health treatment, not prosecution.” Mamdani’s about-face came as the Queens District Attorney investigates potential attempted murder charges against Chakraborty for charging an officer with a deadly weapon. The mayor’s shift aligns with his campaign promises to expand non-police crisis response teams, but critics note it abandons officers who faced genuine danger. Mamdani admitted uncertainty about the appropriate police role in such situations, revealing the ideological confusion driving his policy preferences over practical officer safety concerns and rule of law.

Police Union Defends Officers’ Restraint Under Attack

Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry defended Officer White and his colleagues, stating the bodycam footage demonstrates “professional restraint” in an “unpredictable” situation that unfolded in seconds. NYPD Assistant Chief Chris McIntosh and department spokespersons emphasized officers had “almost no time” for extended de-escalation tactics once Chakraborty armed himself and charged. The PBA’s position reflects law enforcement’s frustration with politicians who second-guess split-second decisions made under life-threatening circumstances. A joint NYPD and Queens DA investigation continues, including forensic analysis, to determine whether the use of force was justified—a process that places officers under scrutiny while Mamdani advocates for the armed assailant to face no criminal consequences whatsoever.

This incident exposes the dangerous trajectory of progressive mental health policies that treat violent criminals as victims while demonizing the officers who risk their lives responding to dangerous calls. The family’s demand for non-police responders ignores the reality that social workers cannot safely confront armed individuals experiencing psychotic breaks. Mamdani’s call to drop charges against someone who attempted to stab a police officer sends a chilling message: attack law enforcement during a mental health episode and face no accountability. This undermines the rule of law and officer safety, sacrificing common sense and public protection on the altar of feel-good reform rhetoric that prioritizes ideology over the constitutional duty to protect citizens and those who serve them.