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Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Pocatello Police After Fatal Shooting of Autistic Teen
- On April 5, 2025, four Pocatello police officers shot 17-year-old autistic Victor Perez nine times in his front yard, leading to his death days later.
- Prior police calls to Perez's home had occurred twice, but officers were not informed about his disabilities despite mentions in police reports.
- Perez's family, represented by civil rights attorney John Burris, alleges the police violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to use de-escalation and proper training.
- The family filed a civil rights lawsuit on June 27, 2025, with Burris stating their goal is criminal prosecution and justice beyond financial compensation.
- The shooting sparked statewide calls for police reform, protests, a community healing town hall, and active investigations by Idaho authorities and a critical incident task force.
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Family of Autistic Teen Shot 9 Times by Police Launch Lawsuit
The family of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager who was shot nine times by police officers in Idaho earlier this year, is suing the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) over claims that officers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Perez, who was non-verbal and also had cerebral palsy, died from his injuries after being shot multiple times by officers from the PPD following a violent outburst at his family’s home on Apri…
Grandfather of Idaho teen killed by police speaks out after civil suit is filed
The family of Victor Perez filed a civil complaint Thursday against the Pocatello Police Department, claiming his civil rights were violated after Perez was shot and killed in April.
Idaho State Journal
Family of disabled teen fatally shot by Pocatello police files federal civil rights lawsuit
POCATELLO — The family of the 17-year-old disabled boy Pocatello police fatally shot during an incident on April 5 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.
Locals voice concerns at ‘Truth & Reconciliation’ conference for Victor Perez
Luis Alicea speaks at the Truth & Reconciliation conference behind a photo of Victor Perez. | Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com POCATELLO – A wide range of people gathered Saturday to speak about the police shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez in Pocatello, and to consider better ways to interact with law enforcement. The conversation occurred at the “Truth & Reconciliation Conference” held on Saturday by California law firm Burris, Nisenbaum, Cur…
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