I want to address the incident dated Dec. 31, 2013, reported by Q13 Fox News

(“State patrol investigates officer-involved shooting” goo.gl/k07DNg) regarding officers involved in a shooting.

The suspect, James Mathes, is my nephew and the news doesn’t appear to be telling the whole story.

It is true James has some mental issues, but this issue did not limit him from helping to build a mens homeless shelter in Bremerton. He also chaired AA for 10 years in Kitsap County. He also has a most generous heart to helping anyone in need from helping widows fix their auto problems to building a dog pen for their animals. He’s my nephew. He’s been a good kid — he has tried to turn his life around and become a productive citizen.

Jean Mathes, (James Mathes’ aunt).