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In reply to the discussion: Police throw flash grenade in crib, critically burn baby during early morning "no-knock" raid. [View all]pediatricmedic
(397 posts)71. Holy compromised airway, kid is lucky to still be alive
The flash bang went off only inches away from the kids face. I wonder if the kid will have any sensory deficits after something like that. Hearing and eyesight may be permanently damaged. Concussive force on the brain and nervous system is also pretty substantial at that range.
The kid isn't even breathing on his own in that picture.
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Police throw flash grenade in crib, critically burn baby during early morning "no-knock" raid. [View all]
951-Riverside
May 2014
OP
Escaped the fire in Wisconsin without burns only to be burned by a grenade to the face.
Ed Suspicious
May 2014
#2
Is this the point where we are supposed to say our obligatory, "They are heroes"
Jamastiene
May 2014
#6
I don't think the cops should be using flash bang grenades in these no-knock raids.
Jenoch
May 2014
#8
Oh, yeah. When I go to visit people I always ask them if they are involved in any illegal
Arkansas Granny
May 2014
#17
Fucking fucking fucking fucking fucking fucking PIGS! And Stop the goddam War on Drugs NOW.
kath
May 2014
#9
The baby's parents should sue the police for the medical costs, at least.
Louisiana1976
May 2014
#10
Anything bad that happens to these overpaid subhuman filth will be well earned!
Dawson Leery
May 2014
#30
Thank you. Some of us are old enough to remember it wasn't always like this.
Comrade Grumpy
May 2014
#50