Justin Howell, student at Texas State University, critically injured after Austin police fired beanb
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Justin Howell, student at Texas State University, critically injured after Austin police fired beanbags at protesters
Austin, Texas, police have launched an investigation into why officers fired "less-lethal" beanbag munition at a crowd transporting an injured man.
Justin Howell, a 20-year-old student at Texas State University, was protesting George Floyd's death outside police headquarters a little after 11 p.m. on May 31, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley said in a news conference posted on social media.
A protester who was standing next to Howell hurled a water bottle and a bag at the police officers, the chief said. In response, one officer fired beanbag rounds at the demonstrator but struck Howell in the head instead, according to Manley.
Howell suffered a fractured skull and brain damage, Joshua Howell, the victim's brother, told CNN.
Once Howell fell to the ground, some in the crowd picked him up and officers directed them to take him to police headquarters, according to Manley.
But the crowd was fired upon as they neared the building, the chief said.
"It's reported that they were fired upon with less-lethal munitions as they brought this victim towards the officers to get him medical help," he added.
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