"People with mental health issues are entitled to the same exact civil rights as you and me and every other healthy, wealthy person in this world," Peper said. Jamal Sutherland is seen inside a cell at a detention center in North Charleston, South Carolina. "Since this tragedy occurred, we have assessed our resources and are evaluating options for global improvement, including a focus on mental health awareness," she added. The family had taken him to a local mental health center where they hoped he would be safe. We have 750 people in there, we have one mental health professional, and it's just not enough," she said.

Source: CNN May 14, 2021 16:26 UTC