By Trend News Line 2024-06-30 20:05:35.
The Tragic Shooting of Nyah Mway
In a devastating turn of events, 13-year-old Nyah Mway was fatally shot by a Utica police officer in upstate New York. The body cam footage released by authorities showed the young boy running away from officers, believed to be carrying a handgun. However, it was later discovered that Nyah was only in possession of a pellet gun, a fact that came to light after Officer Patrick Husnay fired the fatal shot.
The Misunderstood Teen
Nyah Mway, an eighth grader at a local middle school, was a refugee from Myanmar and a member of the Karen ethnic minority. This group has faced oppression at the hands of Myanmar’s ruling military junta, especially following the 2021 coup. Despite the challenges he had faced in his young life, Nyah was described as a kind and bright student by his teachers and peers.
The Fateful Encounter
On a Friday night in Utica, officers stopped Nyah Mway and another teen in connection with an armed robbery investigation. As they moved to search the teens for weapons, Nyah took off running, with Officer Bryce Patterson close behind. The body cam footage captured the tense moments as Patterson shouted about Nyah having a gun, leading to the tragic chain of events that ended in Nyah’s untimely death.
The Aftermath and Investigations
Following the shooting, State Attorney General Letitia James and the Utica Police Department launched investigations into the incident. Officers Husnay, Patterson, and Citriniti were placed on paid leave as the authorities delved into the circumstances surrounding Nyah Mway’s death. The community mourned the loss of a young life, with Utica Police Chief Mark Williams expressing his condolences to Nyah’s family during this difficult time.
Remembering Nyah Mway
As the details of the shooting continue to unfold, it is important to remember Nyah Mway not just as a victim of a tragic incident, but as a young boy with hopes, dreams, and a future ahead of him. The loss of Nyah has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him, and his memory will forever be cherished by those who loved him..
– Bodycam video shows Utica cops fatally shoot 13-year-old boy armed with BB gun
– Bodycam footage of Utica police shooting 13-year-old boy with BB gun.