January 16th 2024.
A mother from Elyria, Ohio is claiming that her 17-month-old son, Waylon, was injured in a police raid that occurred at the home they were staying in. According to Courtney Price, the police had raided the wrong house and threw flash-bang stun grenades, causing harm to her special needs son who was awaiting open heart surgery.
Price recalls the terrifying experience, stating that she saw lights flashing and smoke entering the house. With guns pointed at her, she didn't know what to do. She wanted to run to her son, but feared that the police might shoot her. The police then took her outside and handcuffed her while she kept screaming for her baby.
Waylon was treated at the hospital for burns and chemical pneumonitis caused by the flash-bang. However, the Elyria Police Department denies any wrongdoing, stating that they only used diversionary devices to distract the suspects. They also claim that the child did not sustain any visible injuries and was evaluated by both the mother and paramedics.
The incident occurred on January 10, when the police executed a search warrant for an ongoing criminal investigation. According to the police department, they had the correct address and did not use any chemical agents. However, the mother and homeowner, Reida Jennings, believe that the police were looking for an individual who does not reside in the home.
Jennings, who was at work during the incident, recalls that the police had been to the home multiple times in the past year, looking for the same family. She believes that they were trying to arrest a previous tenant or owner of the house. The 17-month-old boy suffered burns and is currently in the intensive care unit.
The mayor of Elyria, Kevin Brubaker, has expressed concern over the allegations against the police department and has ordered a complete review of the incident. He also requested that all information be released to the public as soon as possible. This incident is not the only one in recent times where police have responded to the wrong address and caused harm.
In April, a similar incident occurred in Farmington, New Mexico, where three police officers responded to the wrong address and fatally shot the homeowner. The body-worn camera footage showed the officers joking about responding to the wrong house before the tragic shooting. These incidents raise concerns about police procedures and the safety of innocent individuals caught in the crossfire.
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