Autistic Teen Fatally Shot by Police; Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed | JQJO

The family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic boy with intellectual disabilities, is suing the city of Pocatello, Idaho, for wrongful death. Perez was shot multiple times by four police officers who responded to a neighbor's call after he was seen with a knife in a fenced yard. Despite his disability, officers opened fire, resulting in Perez's death after multiple surgeries and the amputation of a leg. A California law firm filed an administrative claim, preceding a federal lawsuit against the city, police chief, and the officers involved. An independent investigation is underway, with the Attorney General reviewing the findings to determine potential criminal charges.