Officer Won't Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boy Who Had Pellet Gun
Briefly

The New York attorney general announced no charges will be brought against a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway, due to a lack of convincing evidence for a jury. This incident, which occurred while police were investigating armed robberies, has stirred outrage among the local Karen refugee community, to which Nyah belonged. Utica's population includes a significant number of Karen refugees, highlighting the incident's impact on the community's trust in law enforcement and the systemic concerns regarding the use of force.
The New York attorney general's office stated it would not file charges against the officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Nyah Mway, citing insufficient evidence for a jury.
The shooting of Nyah Mway has prompted significant outrage among Utica's Karen refugee community, particularly due to their substantial presence in the city.
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