"Family's Desperate Attempt to Get Help for Paranoid Schizophrenic Suspect in Fatal Shooting of LA Deputy"

The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has a history of severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, and had repeatedly been denied help. Despite his condition, he was able to legally purchase guns. The suspect's family had tried to get him help for years, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The suspect, who had been off his medications for nearly a year, was arrested after shooting the deputy through the window of his squad car. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. The suspect's family blames his illness for the incident and emphasizes the need for mental health support.