Texas doctors say police use of 'less lethal' munitions on crowds during George Floyd protests caused significant injuries

A table included with the letter described the precise nature of the injuries sustained by all 19 patients, who varied in age from 16 to 54 years. Injuries included lacerations, fractures, abrasions, open wounds, and retained beanbags requiring surgical removal.

A 20-year-old male appeared to suffer the most severe injury caused by a beanbag munition. According to the doctors' report, the man suffered a traumatic brain injury including a skull fracture and severe bleeding and bruising in his brain and spine. Doctors admitted the man to the hospital's intensive care unit, intubated him and performed emergency traumatic brain surgery to try and reduce swelling. The patient was discharged from the hospital after 23 days and admitted to a rehabilitation facility, the report stated.People hold up signs outside Austin Police Department after a vigil for Garrett Foster on July 26, 2020 in downtown Austin, Texas.

"It is still an appropriate tool in other circumstances so it is still approved for use, however not in crowd situations," Manley said during a special meeting of Austin's City Council.

Duh?

Not following the directions given by the police has consequences!

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bengin1003 No, really?

when will people realize that these 'policemen' are nothing more than Blackwater goons.....they don't have the power to arrest anyone.....just push them aside; they can't do a damn thing about it.....

Less lethal doesn’t necessarily mean humane. There is too much room for disaster. I think you could fillet a man without him dying, so it could be classified as less lethal. I’ve seen pictures and I wouldn’t hit an out of control animal knowing the damage that could be done.

'weapons such as the beanbag munitions can cause significant damage.' So can arson, vandalism and assault

Police don't use that kind of force when there are peaceful protestors. Period.

Any word on whether the protests contributed to the spread of covid?

This is terrible! Breaking the law should have no consequences. We should keep fighting until all negative consequences and punishment for lawlessness are abolished!

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