A Black autistic 15-year-old was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies in San Bernardino County, Calif., over the weekend, authorities said. Ryan Gainer was, according to police, “actively assaulting ...
Police in southern CA fatally shot teenager Ryan Gainer, who was on the autism spectrum. His death once again raises concerns about police use of force against people with neuro-divergent challenges.
A 15-year-old boy with autism was shot dead by a California sheriff’s deputy after charging at him with a long-bladed gardening tool, distressing bodycam video shows. The officer-involved shooting was ...