"Autistic Teen Fatally Shot by Deputy in Apple Valley Incident"

A 15-year-old with autism, Ryan Gainer, was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy after a family dispute led to him acting out at his Apple Valley home. Body camera footage shows the teen charging at the deputy with a gardening tool, prompting the deputy to shout warnings before firing. Gainer's family attorney states that the teen was acting out due to stress and a dispute over household chores. The sheriff's department is investigating the incident, and Sheriff Shannon Dicus emphasized the need to strengthen the social safety net for those experiencing mental illness.