Autistic Man Shot During Mental Health Crisis | San Jose News

A 20-year-old man with autism, identified by his father as Daniel Meltvedt, died after an officer-involved shooting during a mental health crisis in Irvine. Police responded to a 911 call from the man, who said he was armed with a knife and suicidal. After over an hour of negotiation, he ran toward officers while still holding the knife, prompting the shooting. The father claims his son was not a threat and that police blocked him from intervening. Authorities confirmed the knife was present, though the father described it as a small pocket or kitchen knife. No officers were injured. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is now investigating. This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in handling mental health emergencies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1171c1b5ab325079