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Several demonstrators who participated in the protests in response to George Floyd’s murder were seriously injured when they were struck by police with “less than lethal” beanbag rounds. The officers’ suit says they did not receive training on how to use this type of ammunition.
Austin police officers facing indictments over their use of force during racial justice protests two years ago are suing the city, saying they didn’t receive training on how to use the “less than lethal” rounds.
Austin still faces 12 more lawsuits from protesters who were injured by officers during the May 2020 demonstrations.
Maredith Drake, a volunteer street medic, was shot in May 2020 while trying to help an injured demonstrator.
Maredith Drake says she was working as a street medic, marked with a red cross, when she was struck by a less-lethal round.