Upstate New York officer won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June
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A police officer in upstate New York will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who pointed what turned out to be a BB gun, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Nyah Mway was shot and killed after he fled from officers questioning him and another teen on a residential street in Utica on the night of June 28, 2024.
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Main Idea: Attorney General Letitia James said an Upstate New York officer will not face criminal charges after fatally shooting 13-year-old Nyah Mway, ruling prosecutors could not prove the shooting was unjustified.
Key Points:
- Nyah Mway was shot in Utica after fleeing officers and pointing what later proved to be a BB gun that looked like a real handgun.
- Officer Patrick Husnay chased Mway, tackled him, and fired one shot into his chest during the confrontation.
- James’ office said New York’s self-defense law could cover the officer because he may have reasonably believed deadly force was needed.
- Mway’s family and Karen community members said he was already on the ground and called for accountability, while local leaders said the ruling may help the city heal.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shooting can deepen distrust between police and immigrant families, and taxpayers may face higher costs from lawsuits, reviews, and community repair.
Positive Impact
The review may give voters and local leaders more facts for judging police use of force and training needs.
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Announced the decision not to bring criminal charges and released the review central to the article.
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The 13-year-old boy whose fatal shooting is the central event of the story.
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