The Salt Lake City Police Department released body camera footage of an officer involved shooting that left a 13-year-old boy who has Asperger's with multiple injuries
The teen, identified as Linden Cameron by his mother Golda Barton, remains hospitalized following the shooting nearly two weeks ago.An independent police investigation is being conducted, and Salt Lake City Police said they expect additional investigations from the district attorney's office and a civilian review board.What the video showsBarton told CNN her son has Asperger's syndrome and is unable to control himself.
but he's not harming himself, I'm sorry, I'm not about to get in a shooting," the officer is heard saying.Controversial Police Encounters Fast FactsThe videos show officers approach the house and then begin chasing the boy, at one point breaking through a wooden fence. Cameron is seen walking slowly while ignoring demands to get on the ground. An officer opens fire and eleven shots can be heard on the recordings.
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