Shocking witness video has surfaced showing Idaho police officers opening fire on 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager, as he stood behind a fence holding a kitchen knife. The teen was shot multiple times during the encounter and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
According to his family, Victor had nine bullets removed from his body and underwent a leg amputation as a result of the shooting. The disturbing footage has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny over how law enforcement interacts with individuals experiencing mental health or developmental challenges.
The video appears to show officers firing despite the barrier between them and the teen, raising serious questions about the use of lethal force and whether non-lethal methods were considered or deployed. Advocacy groups and members of the public have since called for an independent investigation and increased training for officers in handling crisis situations involving neurodivergent individuals.
Victor’s family is demanding justice and accountability, saying the situation could have and should have been handled differently. “He needed help, not bullets,” one family member stated in a public plea for reform.
As the investigation unfolds, the incident is igniting a broader conversation around policing practices, especially when it comes to youth and those with autism or other developmental disorders.
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