13-year-old shot and killed by police in New York, officials say

UTICA, N.Y. (WSTM) — A 13-year-old is dead after an officer-involved shooting in upstate New York Friday night.

Around 10:18 p.m., the Utica Police Department said officers conducted a stop of two juveniles related to an investigation.

During the stop, one of the juveniles fled from the officers. Police said the juvenile displayed what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at the officers. A Utica officer discharged one round from his firearm, striking the 13-year-old boy.

The juvenile was transported to Wynn Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Officers recovered a replica GLOCK 17 Gen 5 handgun with a detachable magazine following the shooting.

Utica Police said they will not be releasing the names of their officers involved or the deceased party until all next of kin notifications can be made.

They will be releasing the content from officers' body cameras. Police added that they are aware of a video of the incident circulating on social media.

"We are aware of a video of the incident circulating on social media platforms, which does not portray the incident in its entirety; we ask that the public obtain all of the information that will be made available when reviewing this tragic incident."

The Utica Police Department said along with the investigation that will be done by the New York Attorney General's Office, they will be conducting a joint parallel internal investigation with their Professional Standards Unit to determine if policies, procedures and training were followed. They will work closely with the City of Utica Public Safety Advisory Committee.

"We again offer our condolences to the family of the deceased juvenile during this very difficult time, as well as the many lives that this has now permanently changed within our community," police said.