Cop shoots teenager holding Nintendo Wii controller
- 10 years ago
A Georgia police officer shot and killed a 17-year-old boy who witnesses say answered the door holding a Nintendo Wii controller.
The incident took place at the Eagle View mobile home park in Euharlee, Georgia. Christopher Roupe was home playing video games when he heard a knock at the door. Upon answering the door, he was shot in the chest by a Euharlee police officer and later died at the hospital. The Roupe family attorney, Cole Law, stated that Christopher was holding a Nintendo Wii controller. Police say Roupe was armed with a BB gun.
Neighbors heard the gunshot and rushed to the scene. Realizing her mistake, the neighbors said, the officer put her head in her hands and sobbed, saying she thought it was a gun. The Georgia Bureau of investigation is currently investigating. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave.
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The incident took place at the Eagle View mobile home park in Euharlee, Georgia. Christopher Roupe was home playing video games when he heard a knock at the door. Upon answering the door, he was shot in the chest by a Euharlee police officer and later died at the hospital. The Roupe family attorney, Cole Law, stated that Christopher was holding a Nintendo Wii controller. Police say Roupe was armed with a BB gun.
Neighbors heard the gunshot and rushed to the scene. Realizing her mistake, the neighbors said, the officer put her head in her hands and sobbed, saying she thought it was a gun. The Georgia Bureau of investigation is currently investigating. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave.
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