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Teen shot and killed by deputies had autism, according to family

A 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by deputies in San Bernardino County after he charged at them with the bladed end of a long garden tool over the weekend suffered from autism, the family has announced through their attorney. Shelby Nelson reports for KTLA 5 News at 6, Mar. 11, 2024. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/california-teen-shot-killed-by-deputies-suffered-from-autism-family-says/ KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.

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Comments

@YOVTHWAV

They called the police on someone with Autism that was having an episode?? This is the families fault smh i d I o t s

@BlastinRope

never call the police on your family unless you're in a life and death situation or prepared for one

@JuniorJr_23

If someone holding a weapon to hurt me comes charging at me, autism or not, I'll do what's right to protect myself.

@MyIOnU

Sorry but autism or not, it is not police's fault. He came after him with a weapon. It's the family's fault.

@MGBlue323

Why didnt they mention he was autistic things could have been handled differently

@Cruznik02

Don’t call the cops then 🤦‍♂️

@YoungDolphh

Why do these people always blame the police for their families short comings?

@itslogical3884

When someone is charging at you with a weapon, there isn't any time to ask what medical issues he/she has.

@DeenaMilkers

theyre talking like they showed up and shot someone for autisticly screeching about the color of sonics arms, not someone advancing toward them at already close quarters with an edged weapon with decent reach

@Janjust1617

If you didn’t want the police to save you from the assault he was doing then why call them. This is tragic all around but to say sue officers- not right.

@tonyygonzalez5171

What do you expect the officer to do when the boy was coming at him with a weapon trying to kill him. You kill or get killed, and now it’s the police fault smh

@robbehr8806

I'm autistic and know many other autistics. What I saw isn't typical. Maybe, he had something more than autism going on. Regarding his family, they call for police, because he was violently out of control -- why didn't the family deescalate the situation themselves?. Do they expect an officer to get beaten to death?

@paulforder591

His parents should've made Ryan a 51/50, and not called the police. The incident ended tragically. 😢

@commanderbell1965

My son is Autistic I'll never call the police

@rosskhan4815

Oh My Gawd! Now the family wants to sue. The FIRST mistake in this situation was calling the police. Now, parents suing for blood money. Do Not Call The Police! Learn it people "Do Not Call The Police." Now pass it on please.

@edg5670

Those ppl always have to use that same exact excuse 🎻

@cleenlivin

I wonder when will Ben Crump hold a press conference and how much money will they sue for? It’s becoming so predictable. The family has lawyered up already. WOW!

@delvondra4861

You don't call the police... you call the PET Team and his one on one professional

@Whatnok

As sad as it is, the kid was attacking the officer. The parents could have informed the 911 operator but they did. It‼️ they’re responsibility.

@RicardoGonzalez-oe5wu

Parents fault they fail to keep him safe