13-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting in Utica
A 13-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Utica late Friday night.
The State Attorney General’s Office is now involved in this investigation.
Utica’s Police Chief says it started when officers stopped two juveniles regarding a police investigation.
Police say the 13-year-old boy ran away, and officers started a foot chase.
During the chase, the chief says the 13-year-old displayed what appeared to be a handgun, and the officer fired his weapon, hitting the boy.
He was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Officers later found out the 13-year-old was carrying a replica glock handgun.
Authorities say body cam footage is expected to be released soon.