The family of a 15-year-old boy with autism, Ryan Gaynor, is questioning the use of deadly force by police in Southern California. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department responded to a call at the boy's home in Apple Valley, where Ryan was shot by deputies. The incident, captured on blurred body cam footage, shows Ryan approaching an officer with a gardening tool before being shot.
Authorities stated that they had only seven seconds to react before firing at Ryan, who was wielding a five-foot-long garden tool with a sharp, bladed end. The family's attorney emphasized the importance of handling individuals with mental disabilities with care and understanding, suggesting that a different approach could have prevented the tragic outcome.
