EmiliaRT007
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Oh nice! No name released it looks like right now.Identified per the Maricopa ME
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Oh nice! No name released it looks like right now.Identified per the Maricopa ME
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I agree. He was only 17. The police went too far IMO.What threat does a shoplifting suspect pose to a police officer when they are running away from them? I saw evidence of resisting arrest but no evidence of an attack on the police officer. I think this kid would have shown up again in town because he was probably homeless and hungry. Why not deal with him then? What a waste of a life.
And while he was running away too. FFS.I'm very sad this happened. I saw 5 full body "pops", with the intention to kill him at the spot. How on earth! Why didn't the officer shoot him in a leg, f.i. Curious what his "story" was. Sadly I seem to be able to watch the body cam footage, but can't handle a lot of the comments on social media.
unfortunately they are trained to shoot center mass, not the leg. it doesnt look like the shooting was justified either way and i hope it is investigated.I'm very sad this happened. I saw 5 full body "pops", with the intention to kill him at the spot. How on earth! Why didn't the officer shoot him in a leg, f.i. Curious what his "story" was. Sadly I seem to be able to watch the body cam footage, but can't handle a lot of the comments on social media.
I agree. The confrontation should’ve never happened. This poor boy basically got a death sentence for shoplifting and resisting arrest, neither of which deserve a death sentence.unfortunately they are trained to shoot center mass, not the leg. it doesnt look like the shooting was justified either way and i hope it is investigated.
just catching up, in phoenix and surrounding areas, every video they share of a police shooting the victim face is blurred, dead or alive....I don't understand why they blurred out his face and shoes. Couldn't that help to ID him? Even if it's not super clear footage, I don't understand the point of blurring it out...
How do you know this, and who is withholding his name? Thanks.He’s been ID’d and his name has been withheld because he’s a juvenile. The male was 17 at the time of his death.
How do you know this, and who is withholding his name? Thanks.
How on earth did I not see this case? I suppose it doesn't get the attention it deserves for some reason.The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.www.namus.gov
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"The decedent was pronounced deceased near North 10th street and E. Riley Drive in Avondale, AZ"
Race - Black
Sex - Male
Age Range - 15-20
Location - Avondale, Arizona
DBF - February 21, 2023
Condition - Recognizable
Height - 5' 6"(66 inches) Measured
Weight- 135 lbs Measured
Hair Color - Black
Head Hair Description - "hair styled in twists, 5 inches long"
Eye Color - Brown
Distinctive Physical Features
- No Surgical Scars or Tattoos
- Front Teeth Gap
- Left Earlobe Pierced
Clothing (images only)
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I’m sure this young man read your message with a smile on his face, looking down at you from above.Everyday I advocate for people whose names I know but lives I don't (or even do in some cases), and for people whose bones and bodies have no name.
I don't know your name, not today. And I don't know your life. But I know something about your death. I made myself watch from 12:32:19 to 12:33:27 because as the Peoria PD said in their critical incident briefing, transparency.
Had the Avondale PD identified you at the beginning of your death, back on February 21 at 12:32:19, or in the subsequent days and prior to media releases, I probably would not be making this post because I probably would have not known anything. As it was, they didn't, and the Peoria PD has oversighted the investigation along with Maricopa County with investigations pending.
I just want you to know I'm sorry. If I knew who the officer was I would tell him too, but his name is also being withheld, but it's not because he is a juvenile.
I want you to know you are important. And so is he.
I want you to know that I felt some of your fear and watched you try to escape. I saw those bullets knock you to the ground as you were running away. I heard the officer shout to you "Get off the "bleep" ground!" He was scared too. Making no sense. Fumbling with his gun, radio. I'm certain he has struggled with this. He should.
I want you to know this does not end here for me. I don't know your name, but I won't forget you. I have already cried for you and probably will again. I will share what I know and advocate for you and others as I can, as long as I can.
Peace.
Convenient that LE isn't releasing his nameShoplifting suspect killed by Avondale police was 17-year-old boy
A shoplifting suspect shot and killed by Avondale police more than three months ago has been identified as a 17-year-old boy.ktar.com
LE is withholding due to age.
Exactly my thoughts, it’s fine to release it. I hope they at least told next of kin.Convenient that LE isn't releasing his name
Exactly my thoughts, it’s fine to release it. I hope they at least told next of kin.