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Community Mourns Autistic Teen Shot by Police in Idaho

4/15/2025

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A community mourns the tragic loss of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic boy fatally shot by police in Pocatello, Idaho. His family insists he posed no threat during a mental health crisis. As they prepare for his funeral on Tuesday at 3 p.m., the incident remains under investigation, with the officers involved currently on administrative leave.

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A community mourns the tragic loss of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic boy fatally shot by police in Pocatello, Idaho. His family insists he posed no threat during a mental health crisis. As they prepare for his funeral on Tuesday at 3 p.m., the incident remains under investigation, with the officers involved currently on administrative leave.