Ryan Gainer, age 15
Lost to gun violence on March 9, 2024 in Apple Valley, California.
Photo sources:
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News sources:
- Mar 11: New York Post: Distressing moment deputy kills 15-year-old autistic boy charging him with gardening tool
- Deputies fatally shoot 15-year-old who allegedly charged them while armed in Apple Valley
- Los Angeles Times: Fatal shooting of autistic teen raises concerns about police response to people with mental health issues
- ABC7 Los Angeles: Apple Valley teen shot by deputy had autism, was acting out after family dispute, attorney says
- FOX 11 Los Angeles: Ryan Gainer: California deputies kill 15-year-old armed with garden tool in Apple Valley
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fatal-police-shooting-autistic-boy-california-investigated-2024-03-13/
- Mar 12: https://www.wdbj7.com: Deputies killed 15-year-old boy with autism after he ran toward them holding gardening tool
- Victor Valley News: VIDEO: 15-year-old fatally shot after charging at a deputy in Apple Valley
- Gun Violence Archive
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