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on February 19, 2014 in World News

Georgia teen killed by police was holding a Wii remote

Georgia teen killed by police was holding a Wii remote A 17-year-old high school student who wanted to be a US Marine was fatally shot by Georgia police officers who mistook the video game controller in his hand for a weapon, the lawyer representing his family says. Christopher Roupe was preparing to watch a movie when two police  officers showed up at the door to execute a probation violation  against his father, according to his family. Euharlee Police Chief Terry Hagert also stated that two officers  arrived at the home on Friday night. When Roupe answered the  door, the female… View Article

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