– Family accountability demands NY police killing boy
– Police shooting 13-year-old boy NY demands accountability.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
On Wednesday, Nyah Mway completed middle school in a central New York city where his family settled as refugees from Myanmar. By Friday night, the 13-year-old tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting by police after allegedly pointing a BB gun at them during a foot chase.
The devastated relatives and members of the immigrant community are demanding justice for Nyah and accountability for the police officers involved.
Nyah’s cousin, Lay Htoo, expressed the family’s hopes for a peaceful life in the United States after fleeing the strife and violence in Myanmar. Instead of celebrating Nyah’s transition to high school, his parents are left grieving and awaiting answers.
The incident has sparked outrage within the community, with calls for the officers responsible to face consequences. As investigations by the state attorney general and the Utica Police Department unfold, Nyah’s family and local members of the Karen ethnic minority from Myanmar are seeking a meeting with Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime.
The shooting took place in Utica, a city that has welcomed thousands of refugees from various countries, including over 4,200 individuals from Myanmar. This diverse population has contributed to the revival of the once-faded Rust Belt hub.
According to police reports, Nyah and another 13-year-old were stopped as potential suspects in an armed robbery case. The situation escalated when Nyah allegedly fled and pointed a BB gun at the officers, leading to the fatal shooting.
Body camera footage revealed the sequence of events, with officers mistaking the BB gun for a real handgun. The tragic outcome has raised questions about police training and response protocols.
The community is calling for transparency and accountability in the investigation, with Nyah’s cousin, Isabella Moo, highlighting the need for better police training and de-escalation tactics.
Nyah’s family history of fleeing Myanmar’s political turmoil adds a poignant layer to the tragedy. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand, Nyah immigrated to the US with his family nearly a decade ago, seeking a better life and education.
Described as a bright student with a passion for math and soccer, Nyah’s untimely death has left his family and community in shock and mourning. The family is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a promising young life.
As the investigations continue and the community rallies for justice, the memory of Nyah Mway serves as a painful reminder of the need for accountability and reform in law enforcement practices.
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