James Philip Chasse, Jr. (May 7, 1964 – September 17, 2006) was an American from Portland, Oregon. In 2006 his death while in the custody of Portland law enforcement officers caused an outcry over civil rights and an examination of the lack of mental health crisis management training given to Portland police officers.[1] At the time of his death, he was living in an apartment in downtown Portland and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.[2]
- ^ Demsky, Ian (November 1, 2006). "Why Did James Chasse Jr. Die?". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2008.
- ^ Budnick, Nick (September 11, 2008). "Why Did James Chasse die?". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2010.