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NYC shooting would never have happened if mental-illness was handled properly

Last updated: August 3, 2025 10:50 am
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The recent tragedy in midtown Manhattan, where a Nevada gunman killed a police officer and three others, has once again brought the issue of mental health reform to the forefront. It is clear that the shooter, who had a history of involuntary hospitalizations and troubling behavior, should have been identified and treated long before he made it to New York.

The shooter’s journey from his first involuntary commitment to his violent act in New York highlights the failures of the mental health system in Nevada. With limited inpatient psychiatric bed capacity and a lack of long-term interventions, individuals like the shooter slip through the cracks and end up causing harm to themselves and others.

One of the key issues raised by this tragedy is the need for better communication between mental health systems and gun laws. Without proper mental health records informing background checks, individuals with a history of mental illness can still access firearms. This highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to mental health reform that includes better coordination between different systems.

While the shooter’s actions were a result of failures in Nevada’s mental health system, New York has a stake in national mental health reform, especially considering its status as a target for high-profile acts of violence. President Trump’s executive order on homelessness, which calls for more civil commitment, may be a step in the right direction towards reducing mental illness-related violence.

It is clear that untreated serious mental illness is a national problem that requires a coordinated effort to address. The focus should be on engaging with those who are most sick and at risk, rather than conducting mass screenings for general distress. A more effective mental health system would be targeted towards the hardest cases and involve robust participation from the national government.

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In conclusion, the tragic events in midtown Manhattan serve as a reminder of the importance of mental health reform and the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing mental illness-related violence. By learning from these lessons and working towards a more effective mental health system, we can hopefully prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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