A funeral was held Saturday in Utica, New York, for Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy who was shot to death by police two days after he had graduated from middle school. Nyah Mway was a refugee who was born in Burma. His death has shattered the close-knit community of Karen refugees in Utica. His brother wrote online, “Our family moved to America nine years ago as refugees from Myanmar to find a better life safe from law enforcement killings and ethnic cleansing.” Three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.
Karen Community in Utica, NY, Mourning After Police Killing of 13-Year-Old Nyah Mway
HeadlineJul 08, 2024