"Bodycam Footage: Deputies Fatally Shoot Armed 17-Year-Old During Mental Health Crisis"

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department released bodycam footage of a deadly shooting in Victorville involving deputies and a 17-year-old who threatened to kill himself, prompting a 911 call. The teen, armed with a knife, injured a deputy before being fatally shot. Sheriff Shannon Dicus emphasized the need for better mental health support, stating that law enforcement should not have to handle such crises, and highlighted the strain on the system. The sheriff defended the deputies' response, noting the safety risk posed by the armed teen and the ineffectiveness of pepper spray.