Man With Baseball Bat Who Was Fatally Shot By Police In Walmart Reportedly Diagnosed With Depression And Schizophrenia

An officer with the San Leandro police department shot and killed a man armed with a bat Saturday afternoon inside of a Walmart store, according to Lieutenant Ted Henderson.

The shooting took place just inside of the entrance of the Walmart, located at 1555 Hesperian Blvd.

Police were responding to a report of a man, who we now know to be Steve Taylor — diagnosed with clinical depression and schizophrenia –, brandishing a bat, and possibly attempting a robbery.

Once officers arrived, they determined that the man did not commit a robbery, however officers attempted to take the man into custody.

Two officers deployed their Tasers, which they say did not have an effect.

A 20-year veteran officer then shot the man one time, killing him.

Here’s more from KTVU News:

In the hours after the shooting, video posted to social media showed the moment police shot and killed the man.

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Activist Shaun King and Attorney Lee Merritt were immediately called into action and letting people know that Steve was mentally ill and that this incident is unacceptable!

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