Boy, 13, Carrying Toy Gun Killed By Police ift.tt/19vkuVQ Police have shot dead a 13-year-old boy who was carrying a replica rifle, authorities have said. The teenager was spotted walking with the toy gun by two Sonoma County Sheriffs deputies in Santa Rosa, California. They called for backup and repeatedly ordered him to drop what appeared to be a rifle before firing several rounds, said Lieutenant Dennis OLeary. The boy, who has been identified as being called Andy Lopez, then fell to the ground on top of the replica weapon. Deputies told him to move away from the object and when he did not comply they put handcuffs on him. They then realised he was unresponsive and began giving him first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr OLeary said the deputies also found a plastic handgun in his waistband. Rodrigo Lopez told the Press Democrat of Santa Rosa that the victim was his son and the toy gun belonged to a friend. Andy Lopez is believed to live in the area where he was killed. It was unclear whether the fake rifle was capable of firing ball bearings or other projectiles. An investigation will be carried out by police from Santa Rosa and Petaluma and the district attorney’s office. The deputies involved have reportedly been placed on administrative leave.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:58:41 +0000
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