UTICA, N.Y. (NEWSnet/AP) — An officer in upstate New York shot and killed a teen fleeing while pointing a replica gun, police said Saturday.

The shooting occurred Friday night after officers in Utica stopped two youths. One of them fled and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers, according to a statement by Utica Police Department.

One of the officers fired a single shot at the teen, who was taken to Wynn Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Officers later recovered a replica GLOCK 17 Gen 5 handgun with a detachable magazine at the scene, the statement said.

A department spokesperson didn't respond to phone and email messages seeking additional information about the weapon, which police characterized as a pellet gun, during a news conference early Saturday.

Police have not released the identities of the officer or the youth, who was 13, according to the statement.

Police said they plan to release a report providing a “comprehensive overview of the events” and body-camera footage from the involved officers.

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