GLENDALE, AZ — Family and friends of Juan Carlos Bojorquez are continuing to fight for answers in his death.
Bojorquez was shot by Glendale police during a stolen vehicle investigation in July.
"My nephew wasn't just killed; my nephew was murdered," says Maria Martinez, Bojorquez's aunt.
Glendale police say when they approached the teen driver, he announced he had a gun inside the car and when they tried taking him into custody, a struggle broke out.
On Tuesday, police maintained that Bojorquez had reached toward where the gun was located. That is something the family does not believe, which is why they took action in front of the Glendale City Council.
"The witness that was in the car, my other nephew, he's the one who said that they both had their hands up when the police shot him," says Martinez.
Bojorquez's brother spoke out during Tuesday's city council meeting.
"He was not able to be given a fair trial… and he was cut short from his life," he says.
Anna Hernandez, who's running for Legislative District 24 where Bojorquez was killed, went over the family's demands.
"To ensure they get the full reports from Glendale PD around the incident, that they get all un-redacted body worn camera {video}," says Hernandez.
Glendale police did release body camera footage from a K-9 officer on scene that day but it only shows the moments after Bojorquez was shot.
The family says they were never made aware of the video.
"They said there was no camera footage, yet then on Facebook, we seen the camera footage," says Martinez.
Bojorquez's aunt says she also wants the confiscated cell phones returned to witnesses.
"Whatever they say my nephew may or may not have done… at this point it doesn't matter because he's dead," says Martinez.
Buckeye Police Department is handling an independent investigation into the shooting.
ABC15 reached out to the department Tuesday and they tell us they can't reveal any specifics but are currently finalizing reports to submit to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
