U.S. Police Shoot and Kill Teen Mistaking Toy Gun for Real One
In New York, a 13-year-old boy lost his life due to a police error. The police mistook a toy gun for a real one and shot him. This incident occurred on Friday night, June 28, local time.
On Friday night in Utica, New York, police confronted a 13-year-old boy at gunpoint. The boy raised his hands in self-defense.
During questioning, the boy attempted to flee, prompting the police to chase him. At one point, the boy pointed a gun at the police, who then opened fire. Even after he fell to the ground, they continued to shoot.
Later, the police revealed that the boy had pointed a toy gun at them.
The boy's mother was left speechless with grief. She accused the police of causing her son's untimely death due to their mistake. The mayor of Utica rushed to meet the bereaved family, assuring them of a thorough investigation and promising to ensure that the responsible police officers would be held accountable.
The family, originally from Myanmar, had taken refuge in New York a few years ago
