The aunt of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old Idaho teenager who was shot nine times by police, expressed frustration over the officers’ actions, stating that they should have taken more time to assess the situation before firing their weapons. Perez, who is autistic and has cerebral palsy, had taken a knife during a family barbecue, leading to a neighbor calling the police for assistance. The shooting, which was captured on video, has sparked protests in the city of Pocatello. Mayor Brian Blad acknowledged the tragedy and stated that a thorough investigation is underway, with the officers involved being placed on administrative leave. Police Chief Roger Schei defended the officers’ actions, stating that Perez failed to comply with their orders to drop the knife and advanced towards them. The family has expressed devastation over the incident, with Perez remaining in critical condition at the hospital. They have been grateful for the support from the Idaho community during this challenging time. The video of the incident shows the family attempting to restrain Perez before the police arrive and begin shouting at him to drop the knife. The ensuing confrontation leads to the officers opening fire, causing distress to the family. The family is hoping for an improvement in Perez’s condition and is waiting for updates from the hospital.
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