A police shooting involving a 17-year-old has ignited national outrage after officers fired ten rounds into his vehicle while he sat inside.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred when officers approached the teen’s parked car late at night. Authorities have not confirmed why the teen was confronted, but bodycam footage allegedly shows the officers opening fire within seconds of the encounter.
Witnesses say the teen was unarmed and had not attempted to leave the scene before shots were fired. The sound of multiple gunshots rang out, followed by officers ordering the teen to exit the vehicle — despite him being critically wounded.
Paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the teen to a nearby hospital. His current condition has not been disclosed.
The shooting has sparked widespread anger, with community leaders calling for a full investigation and immediate release of all available footage. Civil rights groups are condemning the incident as an example of excessive force.
Local police have stated that the case is under internal review and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The incident has already drawn comparisons to other controversial police shootings, with many demanding accountability and systemic change.