Tragic death: John Albers, 17, was shot by a police officer performing a welfare check on him in suburban Kansas City on SaturdayA police officer in suburban Kansas City has shot dead a 17-year-old boy while responding to a report of a suicidal person. The police-involved shooting that took the life of high school student John Albers took place in Overland Park, Kansas, on Saturday night. According to a statement from the police department, officers responded to the 9300 block of West 149th Terrace to perform a welfare check for a suicidal man. The officer pulled out his service weapon and shot the 17-year-old driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. On Sunday night, a candlelight vigil honoring Albers' life was held at Sunset Ridge Elementary School, where he attended school as a child.

Source: Daily Mail January 22, 2018 16:17 UTC