In a tragic turn of events, the Utica Police Department in upstate New York has released video footage capturing the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by a police officer. The incident occurred on Friday night after the officers stopped two youths matching the descriptions of armed robbery suspects in the same area.

According to the Utica Police, one of the youths, identified as Nyah Mway, ran away as the officers attempted to pat them down for weapons. The released body camera video froze frames where Nyah Mway can be seen pointing what appeared to be a handgun at the pursuing officers. However, it was later determined to be a replica of a Glock 17 Gen 5 handgun.

During a struggle on the ground, an officer identified as Patrick Husnay, a six-year veteran, fired a single shot, hitting the boy in the chest. The teen received immediate aid from the officers and was transported to Wynn Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.

The Utica Police released the videos following public outcry and outrage within the community. A bystander's video posted on Facebook also captured the incident, showing the officer chasing and tackling Nyah Mway to the ground, as well as punching him. The gunshot can be heard on the video, prompting the officers to quickly stand up.

In response to the shooting, Officers Bryce Patterson and Andrew Citriniti, who were also present at the scene, were placed on administrative leave with pay. The Utica Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether the officers followed policies and training.

During a news conference, Utica Police Chief Mark Williams expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased. He described the incident as a "tragic and traumatic" event for all involved. The city's mayor and an interpreter also struggled to address the audience's repeated outbursts during the tense press conference.

In addition to the internal investigation, the state attorney general's office will open its own case to determine the justification of the shooting. The police department faces scrutiny as the shooting has caused outrage within the city, which is home to a significant population of refugees from Myanmar.

The release of the video footage aims to provide transparency to the public regarding the incident. The shocking footage, along with the ongoing investigations, will undoubtedly shape the path forward for both the Utica Police Department and the community it serves.

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