IPID probe into Leo Williams' death, the 9-year-old killed by a police rubber bullet while watching TV at home, welcomed by family

Leo, 9, was struck by a rubber bullet, allegedly fired by the police during protests in the area, while watching TV in his home.

Leo Williams, 9, was in his wendy house watching television when police shot rubber bullets. Picture: Supplied “I understand the community’s concerns and I understand we did not respond timeously, and we are sorry for taking time to come here, but that did not stop the investigation.” Thomas, who is Leo’s foster mother, said the family were worried the officer who allegedly shot Leo would not be identified as all the officers were wearing masks, but after the Ipid visit she was more hopeful.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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