TEMPE, Ariz. – Police in a Phoenix suburb say a burglary suspect shot to death by an officer who believed he was armed was a 14-year-old boy not carrying a real gun.
Authorities say officers in the city of Tempe reported a suspect burglarizing a car Tuesday and that he ran away holding what appeared to be a handgun.
During the chase, police say he turned toward the officers. One officer perceived that as a threat and shot the suspect, who died at a hospital.
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Police said Wednesday that the teen had an airsoft gun in his possession as well as some items taken from the vehicle.
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They say the shooting was captured on the officer’s body camera.
The name of the teen and the officer who opened fire haven’t been released.
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