The Brief A 13-year-old autistic boy was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with deputies at a home near Elma. Authorities say the teen fired arrows at deputies and a police drone before officers used less-lethal weapons to end the confrontation. An officer fired one shot during the incident, prompting an independent investigation. An autistic 13-year-old was taken into custody following a standoff with deputies in Elma, Washington on Wednesday, and an officer fired his handgun during the incident. At one point, an officer fired a single shot, but did not strike the 13-year-old.