Ryan's family has retained an attorney, who tells Eyewitness News the boy had autism and was acting out after a dispute over household chores.
Apple Valley teen shot by deputy had autism, was acting out after family dispute, attorney saysAn Apple Valley teen who was fatally shot as he charged at a deputy with a gardening tool had autism, the family's attorney says.We're learning more about what led up to a fatal encounter between a 15-year-old at his Apple Valley home and San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies.
With his gun raised, the deputy shouts "Hey get back! Get back or you're gonna get shot" as he tries to retreat. As Ryan continues running at him with the tool, the deputy is seen trying to run away but pointing his gun back as the teen nearly catches up to him. "Ryan is a 15-year-old with autism, and sometimes in order to release stress or if he he's a little too worked up, he'll go on a run," attorney DeWitt Lacy says.
There is no indication on the released audio that the family informed the department of his developmental condition.
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