Community outrage intensifies following the police shooting of 16-year-old Victor Perez, a nonverbal autistic teenager who is currently in critical condition after being shot by officers during a response to a 911 call about a domestic dispute. Witnesses report that despite efforts to inform law enforcement of Perez’s autism, officers ordered him to drop a knife before opening fire as he approached them, leading to serious injury.
The incident has prompted calls for accountability and a thorough investigation by the East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, as many community members question the decision to utilize lethal force swiftly without attempting de-escalation methods. With no prior police interactions reported for Perez, the case highlights the urgent need for improved training among officers dealing with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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