 president and vice president from residing in the same state. If the situation were not handled properly, the 12th Amendment could prevent the 30 Florida electors from casting their vote if Republicans win the state. Bob Agnew reporting. Police in upstate New York say an officer has fatally shot a 13-year-old boy who was running from them while pointing a replica gun. Utica Police Department says the shooting happened Friday night after officers stopped two teenagers. Police say one youth ran and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the officers. This is SRN News.