Boy in Winnipeg's Taser killing was only 17 years old

Yes, I believe this is a first for Winnipeg:

The suspect who died after being hit by a Winnipeg police stun gun was 17 years old [...]

Wonderful, I remember my 17th birthday quite well (and my 18th, and my 19th and so on).

[Const. Jacqueline] Chaput said the victim, whom she declined to name, was viewed as a suspect in an attempted car theft.

I see, a 17 year old kid attempting a car theft is currently enough reason to taser someone to death; nice job, Winnipeg Police Services, no need to apologize to the victims relatives then.

LINKS
- Vancouver Sun: "Boy in Winnipeg's taser killing was only 17 years old"