Autistic Teen Shot by Deputy at School | Spokane News

A 20-year-old autistic man, Malin, was fatally shot by a school resource deputy in Spokane Valley after calling 911 under a fake name, claiming a gunman was at Evergreen Middle School — which turned out to be himself. Security footage shows him running toward the deputy’s car with his hand extended as if holding a gun, prompting the fatal response. A replica firearm was later found at the scene. The deputy, Lawler, is on administrative leave while investigators dig into the call and search Malin’s phone. His family’s attorney says he was nonviolent, felt safe at school, and had simply left home for breakfast — leaving many questions unanswered in this deeply tragic case. 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.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/15/man-killed-by-deputy-at-evergreen-middle-school-ca/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4de14df1f8dcad0a Report issues to [email protected].