Video shows NY officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground. Police say he pointed a replica gun
In Utica, New York, a tragic incident unfolded as police fatally shot 13-year-old Nyah Mway, mistaking his replica handgun for a real weapon during an armed robbery investigation. Bodycam footage shows Nyah fleeing and allegedly pointing the replica at officers before being shot in the chest during a struggle. Despite immediate aid, he succumbed to his injuries. The shooting has sparked outcry and scrutiny, with officers placed on leave pending investigations by both the police department and state attorney general to determine its justification.