Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism
Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism

Victor Perez remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after having nine bullets removed from his body and having his leg amputated, his aunt said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with key claims supported by multiple sources. The claim about the number of bullets removed and the leg amputation is supported by family statements reported in multiple sources. There is a slight bias due to the focus on the "outrage" and the framing of the teen as autistic, which could evoke an emotional response.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Victor Perez remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday.
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, #5: Support this claim.
- Claim:** He had nine bullets removed from his body.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, attributing it to family.
- Claim:** He had his leg amputated.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, attributing it to family.
- Claim:** He is a knife-wielding teen with autism.
- Verification Source #1, #3, #4, #5: Support this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** Multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, #5) agree that Victor Perez is a teenager who was shot by police while holding a knife and that he has autism.
- Agreement:** Verification Source #2 confirms the claims about the number of bullets removed and the leg amputation, attributing the information to the family.
- Lack of Coverage:** None of the sources contradict the claims made in the article.