After breaking into his estranged wife's apartment, Kamal was confronted by police who demanded him to take his hands out of his pockets. Officers first pepper-sprayed the unarmed Kamal before shooting him. A grand jury is still investigating the shooting, and Kamal's mother has lead several protests and demands for legal action.
Victim's Name: Abdul Kamal
Agency Responsible: Irvington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 11, 2013
County: Essex
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban