US officer having a ‘mild anxiety attack’ took ambulance meant for man shot by police
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A Connecticut man died after an officer with anxiety took the ambulance meant for him.
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This incident highlights how emergency medical response delays can critically impact individuals needing urgent care after an injury.
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A Connecticut investigation revealed that Dyshan Best, 39, died after waiting 10 extra minutes for an ambulance because an officer experiencing a "mild anxiety attack" took the first one that arrived. Best had been shot in the back by police last year in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The state's inspector general's report, released this week, found the shooting was justified as Best had a gun and the officer feared for his safety. This incident highlights a delay in emergency medical response following a police shooting.
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Connecticut is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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