The family of Marcus Meade seeks answers and justice after his tragic death by police on Christmas Eve in Redditch
Redditch: A family is heartbroken after losing Marcus Meade, who was shot by police on Christmas Eve. His dad, Anthony, says they’ll never celebrate the holidays the same way again.
Marcus, 39, was shot in the chest by a police officer after they responded to a welfare check. He was reportedly alone and having a mental health crisis when the incident occurred.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is looking into what happened that day. Marcus was a father of two and originally from Birmingham, and his family is desperate for answers.
His mom, Deborah, expressed her pain, saying she wants to know why police felt it was necessary to use deadly force. She’s calling for justice for her son.
Police had been trying to negotiate with Marcus for hours. They used distraction devices and a Taser before the shooting took place. Sadly, despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene.
Anthony Meade is struggling with the loss, saying Christmas is supposed to be a time of love and joy, not filled with such tragedy. The family is calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The IOPC is gathering evidence, including police body camera footage, to understand what led to this heartbreaking event. They assure the community that they’re committed to a detailed investigation.
West Mercia Police have referred themselves to the IOPC and are supporting the investigation. Meanwhile, a fundraising page for Marcus’s funeral has raised nearly £7,000, showing the community’s support.
