– NY officer fatally shooting 13-year-old
– Officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
NEW YORK (AP) — Shocking video footage released late Saturday night depicts a tragic incident in Utica, upstate New York, where a 13-year-old boy was fatally shot by a police officer. The boy, identified as Nyah Mway, had been tackled to the ground after fleeing from police and pointing a replica handgun at them.
The incident occurred late Friday night when officers in Utica stopped two youths for an unspecified police investigation. Nyah Mway, one of the youths, attempted to escape and brandished what appeared to be a handgun at the pursuing officers. It was later revealed to be a replica of a Glock 17 Gen 5 handgun.
During a struggle on the ground with the teen, an officer discharged a single shot that tragically struck the boy in the chest. Despite receiving immediate first aid from the officers and being rushed to Wynn Hospital, Nyah Mway succumbed to his injuries.
Lieutenant Michael Curley, a police spokesperson, confirmed that the replica gun carried by the teen closely resembled a real firearm with GLOCK markings, detachable magazine, and serial numbers, but only fired pellets or BBs.
Amid growing public outcry, the Utica Police Department released body camera footage of the incident. The video shows an officer chasing and tackling Nyah Mway to the ground, followed by a gunshot as the teen is subdued. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Nyah Mway, reportedly an 8th grader at Donovan Middle School, was a refugee from Myanmar and a member of the Karen ethnic minority. Karens are among the ethnic groups currently in conflict with the military regime in Myanmar.
Police Chief Mark Williams declined to disclose the reason for stopping the youths or the nature of the investigation, citing an ongoing inquiry. The state attorney general will lead the investigation to determine the justification of the shooting.
“I want to express my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this tragic time,” Chief Williams stated. “This is a heartbreaking incident for all parties involved.”
Philip Marcelo reporting from Los Angeles. Follow Philip Marcelo on Twitter at twitter.com/philmarcelo.
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– NY officer fatally shooting 13-year-old
– Officer shooting replica gun.
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