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Autistic Teen Standoff in Washington | Seattle News
A tense standoff unfolded near Elma, Washington, when deputies responded to a 13-year-old autistic boy threatening violence with a bow and arrows — even firing at officers and a police drone. After hours of negotiation and a shot fired by an officer (luckily without injury), less-lethal tactics led to his surrender. He suffered minor injuries, was hospitalized, and faces juvenile detention for assault. An independent investigation is now underway, and agencies praised each other’s teamwork — all while emphasizing no one was seriously harmed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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