Better Safe Than Sorry?

SANTA ROSA, CA – Deputies shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who was playing with a toy gun that was a replica of an assault rifle. Officers saw the boy playing with the weapon and ordered him to drop the weapon before shooting him with several rounds.

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The boy fell to the ground dying, whereupon officers placed him in handcuffs before attempting to administer first aid. He was also found with a fake toy handgun in his waistband.



The boy’s mother was reportedly grief stricken stating, “Why did they kill him? Why?”

Tuesday’s incident was the third fatal officer-involved shooting in Sonoma County this year. The officers have not yet been identified but have been placed on administrative leave.