December 21, 2014

Anti Police Protest Delays Ambulance, CA Man Dies



Protesters have taken over freeways and local streets during recent demonstrations in Berkeley about police-involved killings nationwide. Interstate 80 is shown here on Dec. 8, when a woman in labor was temporarily stuck on the freeway due to crowds. 
Photo: Emilie Raguso
[From article]
“Anytime there is a delay it causes us concern,” he said, speaking generally. “Our objective is to get there rapidly so we can start treating the patient.”
Several city staffers — who asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak with the media — confirmed that paramedics were delayed in their response to help the man who collapsed, and said he later died at the hospital.

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2014/12/19/exclusive-man-died-after-berkeley-protests-delayed-help/

Exclusive: Man died after Berkeley protests delayed help
December 19, 2014 3:44 pm

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