Investigators have concluded that Utica Police Officer Patrick Husnay acted lawfully when he shot 13-year-old Nyah Mway during a police chase linked to a robbery investigation. The incident occurred on June 28, 2024, when Mway and another teen matched the description of robbery suspects. Bodycam footage revealed a tense encounter when Mway, armed with a pellet gun, fled from police, prompting Officer Husnay to fire a fatal shot when he perceived a lethal threat. The Attorney General's report emphasizes the officers' belief they were in imminent danger.
The incident underscores the intense dangers police face in pursuit situations, especially when a suspect is believed to be armed.
The state investigators pointed out that the officers acted on the belief they were in immediate danger during the pursuit.
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