Idaho Police Shoot, Kill Autistic Teen; Lawsuit Filed
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Idaho police fatally shot a 17-year-old autistic, nonverbal teen, Victor Perez, who had cerebral palsy, after responding to a 911 call about a knife-wielding man. Bodycam footage shows officers firing upon Perez, who was on the other side of a fence, within seconds of arrival, without attempting de-escalation. The shooting sparked outrage, with community members questioning the lack of de-escalation techniques and use of lethal force. A wrongful death lawsuit is pending against the city. Police have declined comment citing an ongoing investigation.
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