Rifle Fired During Autism Boy Standoff | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

An Elma police officer discharged a rifle during a high-stakes standoff with a 13-year-old autistic boy armed with a bow and arrows, sparking a multi-agency response and now an independent investigation. The teen, who allegedly threatened to access firearms and fired arrows—including at a police drone—was subdued with less-lethal rounds before surrendering. He suffered soft tissue injuries, was hospitalized, then booked into juvenile detention on assault charges. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is leading the probe, promising community input before releasing further details—and urging…