Key facts
- A Connecticut police officer appeared in court.
- The officer is charged with manslaughter.
- The charge relates to the fatal shooting of a Black man.
- The man was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the shooting.
- The officer was seen hugging supporters outside the courthouse.
A police officer in Connecticut, who is white, has made his initial court appearance. The officer faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the fatal shooting of a Black man. Reports indicate the man was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. The officer was seen hugging supporters outside the courthouse.