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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Police officers in Utica, New York, fatally shot a 13-year-old boy, Nyah Mway, on Friday night after he allegedly fled and pointed a replica handgun at them. The tragic incident occurred as officers were responding to reports of robbery suspects matching the descriptions of Mway and another 13-year-old.
Details of the Incident
The Utica Police Department stated that officers approached Mway and the other juvenile as they matched the suspects’ descriptions and were in the vicinity of a recent robbery. Bodycam footage released by the police shows a chaotic struggle, with Mway fleeing and pulling out what appeared to be a handgun, later identified as a replica GLOCK pellet gun.
During the confrontation, one officer discharged his firearm, shooting Mway in the chest. Despite receiving immediate first aid from the officers and being rushed to Wynn Hospital, Mway tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Community Outcry and Investigations
The shooting has sparked outrage in the Utica community, particularly among the city’s large population of Myanmar refugees. Mway, a member of the Karen ethnic minority and a refugee from Myanmar, was a student at Donovan Middle School.
Following the incident, two investigations have been launched – one by the New York State Attorney General and another by the Utica Police Department’s Professional Standards. The release of bodycam footage and the details of the shooting have prompted public protests and demands for justice.
Transparency and Accountability
At a tense news conference held by the Utica Police Department, emotions ran high as community members, including Mway’s family, expressed their anger and grief. Despite interruptions and protests, the police chief emphasized the importance of transparency in the investigation process.
As the community continues to demand justice for Nyah Mway, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in situations involving minors and replica firearms.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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