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Parents of Black autistic sons share their stories after tragic encounters with police
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBlack Americans are two to three times more likely to be killed by cops than white Americans,...
Devastating bodycam video shows the moment deputies opened fire on 15-year-old with autism
LA Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoLaw enforcement responded five times this year to the Apple Valley home of a 15-year-old with autism who was fatally shot by deputies over the weekend, San Bernardino County Sheriff officials said.
Fatal shooting of autistic teen raises concerns about police response to people with mental health...
LA Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoRyan Gainer's death has heightened concerns from activists about law enforcement's use of force against people suffering from mental health issues and the lack of supportive services available for families when they call police for help.