US officer having a ‘mild anxiety attack’ took ambulance meant for man shot by police

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Dyshan Best later died after having to wait 10 extra minutes for next ambulance, according to Connecticut investigationA man who was shot by police and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for an ambulance after an officer having a “mild anxiety attack” took the first one that arrived at the scene, according to a newly released state investigation.Dyshan Best, 39, was shot in the back last year as he fled from officers in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A report released this week by the state’s inspector general found that the shooting was justified because Best had a gun in his hand and the officer pursuing him had reasons to fear for his own safety. Continue reading...

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US officer having a ‘mild anxiety attack’ took ambulance meant for man shot by police
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US officer having a ‘mild anxiety attack’ took ambulance meant for man shot by police

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Dyshan Best later died after having to wait 10 extra minutes for next ambulance, according to Connecticut investigationA man who was shot by police and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for an ambulance after an officer having a “mild anxiety attack” took the first one that arrived at the scene, according to a newly released state investigation.Dyshan Best, 39, was shot in the back last year as he fled from officers in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A report released this week by the state’s inspector general found that the shooting was justified because Best had a gun in his hand and the officer pursuing him had reasons to fear for his own safety. Continue reading...