The aunt of an Idaho teenager, Victor Perez, who was shot nine times by police, believes the officers should have taken more time to assess the situation before firing. Perez, who is autistic and has cerebral palsy, had grabbed a knife during a family barbecue, prompting a neighbor to call the police for help. The officers arrived and immediately shot him, despite other family members trying to explain his condition and defuse the situation.
The shooting, captured on video, led to protests in the city of Pocatello. Mayor Brian Blad expressed sympathy for the Perez family and emphasized that a thorough investigation is ongoing. The police chief stated that Perez was non-compliant and had advanced towards the officers holding the knife, creating an immediate risk.
Perez remains in critical condition in the hospital, unconscious since the shooting. His family, originally from Puerto Rico, is devastated by the incident but grateful for the support from the Idaho community. The family had tried to hide the knife from Perez, and he was not threatening anyone, but the situation quickly escalated when the police arrived.
The video footage of the incident shows the chaotic scenes leading up to the shooting, with Perez’s family trying to restrain him before the police intervene. The family is hopeful for Perez’s recovery and have been visiting him daily at the hospital, waiting for any signs of improvement.
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