Inquest hears 911 call from autistic Surrey teen shot dead by police

An autistic teenager who was shot dead by police near his Surrey high school told a 911 call taker he was depressed, suicidal and had a gun, a B.C. coroner's inquest has heard.

The recording of the call was played at the inquest, the Vancouver Sun reported. According to the Sun's account, the teen spoke calmly and politely as he described his state of mind and the gun. The call ended abruptly when he swore loudly as someone approached him.

The inquest is examining his death, and the 911 recording is part of the evidence it has heard. The shooting happened close to a Surrey school, which makes the proceeding one that many local families are likely to follow closely.

The initial report did not include the teen's name, the date of the shooting or the inquest's schedule. The BC Coroners Service is the body that oversees such inquests.