– Teenager shot by New York police
– Thirteen-year-old injured in police shooting.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : On Wednesday, Nyah Mway completed his middle school education in a central New York city where his family had relocated as refugees from Myanmar over a decade ago, according to relatives. However, by Friday night, the 13-year-old tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting involving police officers. The incident occurred after Nyah reportedly pointed what was later revealed to be a BB gun at the officers during a foot chase, leading to him being tackled to the ground.
The news of Nyah’s untimely death has left his family and the immigrant community in shock and mourning. His relatives, along with other members of the Myanmar Karen ethnic minority, are demanding justice for him and calling for accountability from the police officers involved in the shooting. Lay Htoo, who identified himself as one of Nyah’s cousins, expressed the family’s deep disappointment at the turn of events. Instead of celebrating Nyah’s graduation to high school, his parents are now awaiting the release of his body from the medical examiners and seeking justice for their son.
The tragic incident took place in Utica, a city that has seen an influx of refugees from various countries in recent years, including over 4,200 individuals from Myanmar. The shooting occurred after Nyah and another 13-year-old boy were stopped by police under suspicion of being involved in an armed robbery and for jaywalking. The body camera footage released by the police shows Nyah running away from the officers and allegedly pointing a black object at them, which they believed to be a handgun. However, it was later determined to be a BB gun closely resembling a real firearm.
Following the shooting, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave as investigations by the state attorney general and the Utica Police Department are ongoing. The community is set to meet with Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime to discuss the incident and seek answers. The family and supporters are urging for a thorough investigation into the matter and for the responsible parties to be held accountable.
Nyah’s cousin, Isabella Moo, criticized the police response to the situation, stating that the escalation should not have occurred. She called for better training for law enforcement officers and emphasized the need for accountability in handling such cases involving minors. The Karen community, who have faced persecution and violence in Myanmar, are now grappling with the loss of Nyah, who was born in a refugee camp in Thailand before immigrating to the United States with his family.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is coming together to mourn the loss of Nyah and to demand justice for him. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and calls for reform in policing practices to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The memory of Nyah Mway will remain in the hearts of those who knew him, as they continue to seek answers and seek justice for his untimely death..
13 year old shot by New York police
Teenager fatally wounded by New York officers.
