The 13-year-old boy was killed by police after a pursuit in Utica, New York.
In this screen grab taken from Google Maps Street View, the Utical Police Department headquarters is shown in Utica, New York.The fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly pointed a replica handgun during an encounter with officers Friday night in Utica, New York, is under investigation, police said.
During the stop, the 13-year-old allegedly fled from officers who chased him, according to the police. The unidentified boy allegedly pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the officers, which prompted one of the officers to fire one shot at the teen, according to investigators. "Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased juvenile, as well as our officers involved in this incident," the Utica Police Department said in a statement.
Williams said the officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave as the New York Attorney General's Office conducts its investigation into the incident. The Utica Police Department will also be conducting its own investigation into the shooting.
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