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Autistic Teen Fatally Shot by Police: Family Sues

4/18/2025

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In a tragic incident on April 5, police in Pocatello, Idaho, fatally shot 17-year-old Victor Perez, who had autism and cerebral palsy. Officers fired nine shots shortly after arriving, despite Perez being nonverbal and unable to comprehend commands. His family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging excessive force and negligence, as the East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigates.

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In a tragic incident on April 5, police in Pocatello, Idaho, fatally shot 17-year-old Victor Perez, who had autism and cerebral palsy. Officers fired nine shots shortly after arriving, despite Perez being nonverbal and unable to comprehend commands. His family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging excessive force and negligence, as the East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigates.