Ryan Gainer, 15, was fatally shot on Saturday afternoon when he allegedly charged at deputies while armed with a 'five-foot-long garden tool, with a sharp bladed end,' according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
An allegedly armed 15-year-old was fatally shot by deputies in Apple Valley over the weekend. The incident happened at around 4:45 p.m., when San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched to the 13400 block of Iroquois Road, according to a statement from Sheriff Shanon Dicus. Family members had reportedly called 911 to report that the teenager, identified as Ryan Gainer, was 'actively assaulting family members and damaging property at the residence.
It was then that the deputy opened fire, striking Gainer. He was treated at the scene by deputies before being rushed to the hospital by paramedics. He was later pronounced dead. The incident is being investigated by the SBSD Specialized Investigations Division. Sheriff Dicus issued a statement on Sunday in regards to the shooting. Our social safety net for those experiencing mental illness needs to be strengthened. Our deputies handle seemingly insurmountable calls daily.
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