The fatal shooting of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old non-verbal autistic teenager, by police in Pocatello has sparked local outrage following the release of bodycam footage. The video shows officers arriving at the scene where Perez, holding a knife, was confronted without apparent attempts at de-escalation. Despite pleas from family members for restraint, he was shot shortly after getting up. Months later, Perez succumbed to injuries after a series of surgeries. The incident has raised concerns about police handling of mental health crises.
The shooting of Victor Perez has led to significant local backlash, as citizens express distrust towards the police after witnessing the incident unfold on bodycam footage.
Immediate gunfire, just 15 seconds after arriving, raised questions about the officers' approach to de-escalation in a sensitive scenario involving a non-verbal autistic teen.
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