Utica Police Fatally Shoot 13-Year-Old Boy Holding Replica Gun

Community and family demand accountability as investigations into the tragic incident continue.

Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old refugee from Myanmar, was killed by police in Utica, New York.
Police claim Mway fled and pointed a realistic-looking pellet gun at officers during a stop.
Body camera footage shows the chaotic encounter, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
Three officers involved are on paid administrative leave while investigations proceed.
The incident has heightened tensions within the local Karen community and prompted protests.