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Video footage has been released of a fatal police shooting that left a 16-year-old Black teen dead as he was fleeing from another shooting, per NBC San Diego.
On Friday (February 21), authorities released video footage of the January shooting involving San Diego Police Department Officer Daniel Gold and the teenager.
Surveillance video showed the teen walking toward a group of minors when suddenly one of the kids opened fire. The 16-year-old boy ran for his life after the other child fired at least two shots at him.
Gold was responding to an unrelated call in the area when he encountered the teen at the Santa Fe Depot. The officer shot him at close range.
The boy tried to run away before he collapsed. Officers performed CPR on him after which he was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Following the teen's collapse, officers said they found a gun concealed under his clothes. However, there are no signs that the teen ever fired the gun or was holding it when Gold fatally shot him.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into the officer's use of force. Following the probe, the District Attorney's Office will decide whether to pursue charges against Gold.
Another 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting that occurred prior to the victim's fatal encounter with police.
Watch the video footage here.
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