Foster Teen's Fatal Self-Inflicted Gunshot at Sheriff Station Amid Mental Health Crisis
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
A 17-year-old girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an altercation with a deputy at the Industry Sheriff Station in California. The incident stemmed from a family disturbance call earlier in the day, and the teen was reported to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The girl's foster family is devastated by the loss, and their attorney is seeking answers, questioning how the teen was able to access the deputy's firearm. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services extended condolences, and the incident remains under investigation.