An Apple Valley family has filed a claim against the San Bernardino sheriff's office following the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ryan Gainer, a teen with autism, by a sheriff's deputy. The incident has sparked outrage and brought attention to the handling of individuals with autism by law enforcement. The father of Ryan Gainer expressed his grief during a news conference on Thursday, sobbing as he spoke of his son. The family's claim against San Bernardino County suggests they believe there could have been alternative methods to manage the situation without resorting to lethal force.
Family members of an Apple Valley teen with autism have filed a claim against San Bernardino County after he was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies. The teen's family members believe deputies could have found a way to handle the situation without shooting him.… https://t.co/wJxnlZQOe2
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The father of a 15-year-old California boy who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy sobbed as he spoke of his son during a news conference on Thursday. https://t.co/Qo3uErwjvn
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