A 13-year-old who pointed a 'realistic appearing firearm' at police in New York was fatally shot by one of the officers; the teen was given first aid and taken to a local hospital where he died.
An officer in upstate New York fatally shot a 13-year-old who was running with a 'realistic appearing firearm,' authorities said Saturday. Utica Police Chief Mark Williams said the shooting happened Friday night after officers in the city about 240 miles northwest of Manhattan stopped two youths a little after 10 p.m.
One of them fled on foot and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the officers, he said during a news conference at Utica City Hall. Members of the community, including the youth's family, were in attendance. One of the officers fired a single shot at the teen 'during a ground struggle,' striking in the chest, Williams said. The teen was given 'immediate' first aid by the officers and taken to Wynn Hospital, where he died, the chief said.
Williams said the department is aware of a video of the incident that has circulated on social media but warned that it does not portray the incident in its entirety. 'I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased party during this difficult time,' he said. 'This is a tragic and traumatic incident for all involved.'
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