Anguish, frustration, uncertainty and stress have taken over Kerry Emanuel’s life. Three months ago his brother Junior Gulliver, who it was claimed was mentally ill, was shot dead by police. To date there are conflicting reports about what actually took place as the police are adamant that the cutlass wielding Gulliver attacked them. Emanuel however maintains that the farmer and father of two was unarmed at the time.
This case is one of many that have occurred over the years and raise questions about the police’s ability to deal with persons who are mentally ill. Often, families would ask why ranks had not employed other methods. This also is Emanuel’s contention.
During a recent interview with Stabroek News, the young man while making it clear that his brother was no “mad man” and that he had no