The tragic death of Alex LaMorie, a 25-year-old autistic advocate who was shot and killed by Howard County police early on Sunday, 1 March 2026, has ignited a fierce national debate over the safety of vulnerable individuals during mental health crises.
LaMorie, a bright and aspiring IT student who had only moved into the Patuxent Commons inclusive housing complex in Columbia, Maryland, three days prior, had called 911 himself to report that he was in a suicidal crisis and needed help.
