First published at 01:06 UTC on June 23rd, 2022.
New Haven, Connecticut, USA. A prisoner broke his neck when a police van braked sharply to avoid an accident.
Two New Haven police officers were placed on paid leave because of their response to an incident in which a man was seriously injured afte…
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New Haven, Connecticut, USA. A prisoner broke his neck when a police van braked sharply to avoid an accident.
Two New Haven police officers were placed on paid leave because of their response to an incident in which a man was seriously injured after an officer maneuvered to avoid a crash.
During a news conference on Monday, police said 36-year-old Richard Cox was being uncooperative and sustained serious injuries during the incident. Hospital officials said he underwent surgery and is partially paralyzed. It's unclear if the paralysis will be permanent, according to Mayor Justin Elicker.
Officers were called to a home on Lilac Street on a reported weapons complaint. Officials arrested Cox based on information learned during their investigation.
Cox was in possession of a handgun and was being uncooperative with police during his arrest, according to police. Authorities said Cox is a convicted felon and isn't allowed to have a gun.
He aint kicking the inside van anymore.
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