US: Autistic Boy Dies After Being Shot 9 Times by Police in Idaho, Investigation Underway
17-year-old Victor Perez was holding a kitchen knife on April 5 when officers arrived, but his family insists he posed no threat.
An autistic, nonverbal teenager with cerebral palsy has died after being shot nine times by police in Idaho, sparking national outrage. 17-year-old Victor Perez was holding a kitchen knife on April 5 when officers arrived, but his family insists he posed no threat. As per a report, Police fired within 12 seconds of arriving, with no attempt at de-escalation. Doctors later removed nine bullets from his body, and his leg was amputated. Perez, who had been in a coma post-surgery, passed away after being taken off life support on Saturday, April 12. Four officers have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues. Shooting at US Air Force Base: Firing at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico Kills Airman, Wounds Another; FBI Takes Over Investigation.
Victor Perez Dies After Police Shooting in Idaho
🚨🇺🇸AUTISTIC, DISABLED TEEN DIES AFTER BEING SHOT BY IDAHO POLICE—FAMILY DEMANDS ANSWERS
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic, nonverbal teen with cerebral palsy, has died after being shot multiple times by police in Pocatello, Idaho. He had been in a coma since the April 5… https://t.co/04QuKDSEZ7 pic.twitter.com/wA3pGx5XJI
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 13, 2025
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