Newspaper article from our research archive:

Inquiries look at 2 accounts of slain teen.

Byline: Barbara Boyer and Robert Moran

Oct. 10--As authorities investigate the fatal shooting of a teenager who reportedly lunged at police with a clothing iron, they must determine which of two widely disparate accounts is correct.

Did 18-year police veteran Aleksande Shwarz conclude that Ronald Timbers, 15, of Crescentville, was posing a threat serious enough that Shwarz, his partner, or the boy's mother -- who called 911 for help -- could have been killed or seriously injured during Monday's confrontation?

The answer, which in large part may be decided by forensic evidence, determines whether deadly force was justifiable -- and it depends on whether authorities ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

See all results. Or, try our Advanced Search.

Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 60 million articles! Access over 3,500 publications with a FREE trial!