justice for Christian Hall

Who is Christian Hall?

Christian Hall, a 19-year-old Chinese American, was experiencing a mental health crisis in Monroe County, PA on December 30th, 2020. The Pennsylvania State Police responded by shooting him seven times. Video evidence shows that Christian had his hands up, while holding a toy gun, when the police opened fire.

API PA has been working with local organizations Lehigh Valley Stands Up and Monroe County NAACP, as well as the Hall family, to get justice for Christian Hall.

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Christian Hall, Asian teenager smiling at camera

Photo of group at a vigil. Quote from Nancy Nguyen, Co-executive Director of API PA, "The phrase 'suicide by cop' only exists because our communities know that cops kill. The truth is Christian Hall did not have to die."

Christian Hall smiling at camera in a family photo with his parents Fe and Gareth.

Photo of group protesting. Quote from Rabib Hasan, Organizing Manager of API PA "The next time a distressed teenager calls for help, they should be met with a mental health professional. Not a state trooper with a gun."

Quote from Nancy Nguyen, Co-Executive Director of API PA. "Christian Hall was a Chinese American teenager having a mental health crisis. Having a mental health crisis should not be a death sentence."