18-year-old high school student shot, killed by ATF agent in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

An 18-year-old highschool pupil who was shot by an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Thursday night in Aliquippa has died.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Workplace stated that Kendric Curtis, 18, died at Allegheny Common Hospital in Pittsburgh just a little after 3 a.m. on Friday.

The capturing occurred on Waugaman Road on the Linmar Terrace housing complicated round 6:20 p.m. on Thursday. The 18-year-old was armed on the time of the capturing, an FBI spokesperson advised KDKA-TV on Friday. In an announcement Friday night, Pennsylvania State Police stated officers tried to make contact with Curtis, who fled and fired photographs at officers. An officer returned firing and shot Crutis, the assertion stated. 

In an announcement Thursday evening, Pennsylvania State Police stated ATF and FBI brokers “working in a joint investigation” have been concerned within the capturing. It was not instantly clear why the companies have been in Aliquippa, and extra particulars surrounding the capturing weren’t instantly launched by authorities.   

Nevertheless, on Friday morning, an FBI spokesperson advised KDKA-TV that Curtis was armed on the time of the capturing. 

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan B. Walker stated that Curtis was an Aliquippa Excessive Faculty pupil. A Trauma Help Workforce might be on-site on the Junior/Senior Excessive Faculty on Friday throughout pupil arrival and the district may have assets all through the day as wanted for college students.

A neighbor described an emotional and tense scene in Beaver County, highlighted by a big police presence. 

A photograph of the scene confirmed at the very least 9 police automobiles close to the place the capturing occurred. Witnesses stated they heard a number of gunshots.

“We’re annoyed as a result of we do not need this to be a brand new regular,” resident Sandra Pope stated. 

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the capturing. The ATF stated in an announcement that it’s “supporting” the investigation “as wanted.”

“We’re asking for readability and tranquility,” Walker stated. “We’re asking folks to look their inside self, take a deep breath, get all of the details earlier than you snap to judgment and fast to punish.”

Walker added that he’s praying for the sufferer and his household. 

“We’re grieving collectively.” Superintendent releases assertion

In a letter despatched to folks and households, Aliquippa Faculty District Superintendent Dr. Phillip Ok. Woods launched an announcement relating to the capturing. 

“As a district, we’re grieving collectively. The lack of a classmate, pupil, and pal is tough for everybody, particularly our youngsters,” the letter learn. “I’m asking our workers, dad and mom, and group members to rally round our college students throughout this time of sorrow. Please assist them as they work by means of their fears, issues, and feelings. Encourage them to lean on each other, to hunt help when wanted, and to proceed urgent ahead in religion, energy, and unity.”

The letter reaffirmed that Aliquippa Faculty District may have help workers and counseling providers for college students and workers who may have them. 

Editor’s observe: The one who was shot and killed was beforehand recognized by officers as being 17 years previous.

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