The vigil and speak-out, organized by several local groups, brought together activists, community leaders and residents from across the Austin area to honor the teen’s life while demanding answers about the shooting.<\/p>\n
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“We started a movement called \u2018Enough is Enough.\u2019 We are taking a lot of resources, orgs, and community members and leaders, and just regular people who want to get active to create one voice, and one sound voice,” activist Cluren Williams said.<\/p>\n
Austin police said officers responded Friday morning to a report of someone who may have had a weapon. After the shooting, investigators said they found a water bottle \u2013 not a gun \u2013 tucked into the teen’s waistband.<\/p>\n
Police also said the 17-year-old called 911 himself, leading investigators to believe the incident may have been a case of what they described as “suicide by police.”<\/p>\n
“My main question is: Why don\u2019t they have more resources out here for kids his age?” one attendee said during the vigil.<\/p>\n
Many who attended said they want to see more mental health resources available for young people, and are seeking answers as the investigation moves forward.<\/p>\n
“People are angry,” activist David T. said. “People understand there needs to be something done.”<\/p>\n