Introduction to the NYAG Report

The New York State Attorney General’s office released their report on the June 28 death of Nyah Mway at the hands of Utica Police on Wednesday.

According to a report by the New York State Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation — released on Wednesday, April 2 — after a thorough investigation of body-worn camera footage, among other things, was undertaken by the Office. They concluded that the shooting was justified they would not be pursuing criminal charges against the officers in the matter.

The Incident and Investigation

Mway was killed during a struggle with Utica Police on Friday, June 28. At approximately 10 pm on June 28, Utica Police were patrolling an area in West Utica that had two armed robberies earlier that month, including one on June 27.
Officers approached Mway and another person, who matched descriptions from the armed robbery on June 27. As they engaged with both persons, Mway fled on foot. According to the report, Mway displayed what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at the officer giving chase behind him.

Details of the Confrontation

A struggle then ensued, at which point a second officer fired his weapon, striking Mway. Mway was transported to the Wynn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Further investigation found a pellet gun at the scene, which was recovered and secured by police.

Legal Considerations

According to the OSI’s report, given the law and the evidence, a prosecutor would not be able to disprove the justification of the officer’s use of deadly force. Therefore, the Office of Special Investigation would not be pursuing criminal charges.

Access to the Full Report

You can read the full report from the Office of Special Investigation below:
osi-nyah-mway-reportDownload

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Conclusion

NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader! The conclusion of the NYAG’s report marks the end of a significant investigation into the death of Nyah Mway, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations in such sensitive cases.

FAQs

• Q: What was the outcome of the NYAG’s investigation into Nyah Mway’s death?
  A: The NYAG concluded that the shooting was justified and would not pursue criminal charges against the officers.
• Q: What led to the confrontation between Nyah Mway and the Utica Police?
  A: Mway fled on foot after being approached by officers who were investigating armed robberies in the area, and he displayed what appeared to be a handgun during the chase.
• Q: Where can I find the full report from the Office of Special Investigation?
  A: The full report is available for download as mentioned in the article.