Fifteen bullets for a BB gun

A routine welfare check turned into a deadly encounter when a deputy confronted a 17-year-old Mescalero Apache teen on the roadside. What began as a seemingly calm situation quickly escalated, ending with the officer firing multiple rounds at the teenager, who was later found to be holding only a BB gun.As the case unfolded, newly revealed dashcam footage raised serious questions about the deputy’s account, particularly whether the teen had followed commands before the shooting. These inconsistencies fueled public outrage and intensified calls for accountability.Amid growing pressure from the community and the victim’s family, the deputy was ultimately charged with first-degree murder. The case also drew attention to unusual legal circumstances that allowed the officer to remain free without monitoring while awaiting trial.At its core, the story highlights a family’s relentless pursuit of justice and a broader demand for transparency and reform in law enforcement practices.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/crimenight1Produced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/