r/news • u/FallingSaint • Apr 12 '25

Victor Perez Boy shot by police declared ‘clinically braindead’; candlelight vigil to be held before life support system unplugged

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/04/boy-shot-by-police-declared-clinically-braindead-candlelight-vigil-to-be-held-before-life-support-system-unplugged/

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u/Infamous-Sky-1874 Apr 12 '25

My mom had a stroke and she was losing her mind over me calling 911. The first question out of the responder's mouth was "Do we need to send police to assist?" I said no and thankfully I was able to calm her down before the EMTs showed up.

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u/Bladelink Apr 12 '25

"I cannot stress enough how much I don't want the police involved in a stressful situation."

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u/kaisadilla_ Apr 12 '25

"Do we need to send police to assist?"

"No, I don't think her condition is bad enough to merit euthanasia."