Idaho teen shot by police is declared brain-dead, family says
A 17-year-old Idaho boy with autism who was shot by police last weekend as he had a knife has been declared brain-dead, his aunt said Friday.
A 17-year-old Idaho boy with autism who was shot by police last weekend as he had a knife has been declared brain-dead, his aunt said Friday.
Victor Perez, who his family said is autistic and has cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by police officers in Pocatello after they responded to a neighbor’s call about someone with a knife on April 5, officials said.
Perez’ aunt, Ana Vazquez, confirmed to NBC News in a text message late Friday that the teenager was declared brain-dead.
NBC affiliate KPVI of Pocatello and other local outlets reported the condition earlier Friday, and the mayor of the city of around 56,000 said in a statement that he was saddened by the news.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. We recognize the pain and grief this incident has caused in our community,” Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad in a statement.
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