Officer-Involved Shooting
A deputy was shot twice while attempting an arrest. His partner applied an ETQ Wide from a holster carry and a second tourniquet to the other limb.
- Applied by Law enforcement
- On duty
- Worked as expected
- Survived
Reported source material
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Other deputies and I were attempting to apprehend a wanted fugitive when we were met with gunfire. One of my good friends and partners was struck twice by the suspect, once in the right forearm and once in the left foot. After the threat was eliminated, the injured deputy announced he was hit. I retrieved my ETQ Wide from my holster and applied it to his left thigh. Then, he stated he was also hit in his right arm, so I applied a CAT I carry in my pocket to his right bicep. After initial interventions, he was loaded into a car and rushed to a local hospital for higher treatment.
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Snakestaff Systems commentary
Our own analysis of this case.
The officers had to manage an active threat and then immediately transition to treating an injured deputy. Two separate extremity wounds required two tourniquets, which is another example of why having more than one available can matter. Law enforcement officers may be the first people in a position to treat life-threatening bleeding, and they can also become patients themselves. We commend the officers involved and wish the injured deputy a full recovery.