US police kill 13-year-old holding toy gun Mr O'Leary said the deputies fired several rounds from their handguns immediately after issuing the orders to drop the rifle. A neighbour in the area, Brian Zastrow, told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat he heard seven shots. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputies, who have not been identified, have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard after a shooting, Mr O'Leary said.