Family and loved ones of Thomas Sidero, a 12-year-old boy killed by police in Philadelphia, rallied for answers weeks after the deadly officer involved shooting.
, rallied for answers weeks after the deadly officer involved shooting.
Authorities have said the officers saw Siderio and a 17-year-old boy on the corner of 18th and Barbara and recognized one of them as someone wanted for questioning in another investigation. Police say two officers then got out of the vehicle and discharged their firearms once each. One of those officers then took cover as the other officer –identified as Officer #1 - continued to chase Siderio on foot. Officer #1 officer fired two additional shots, striking Siderio once in the upper side of his back.A week after the deadly shooting, Commissioner Outlaw said the officer who fired the fatal shot would be suspended for 30 days with intent to dismiss.
Nearly three weeks later, Sidero's family and loved ones gathered to celebrate Thomas's life on what would have been his 13th birthday.
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