In a heart-wrenching event, a 13-year-old Asian boy lost his life after being shot by a Utica police officer. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on Shaw Street in Utica, New York, on Friday night.
According to the Utica Police Department, officers were conducting a routine traffic stop in the 900 block of Shaw Street around 10:18 PM. During the stop, one of the teenagers attempted to flee from the officers.
In a devastating turn of events, an officer discharged his weapon, fatally striking the unarmed teen. The young boy was immediately rushed to Wynn Hospital, where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
This tragic incident underscores the severe and fatal consequences that can arise from police encounters.
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