A Las Vegas police officer is now paralyzed as a result of a protestor, allegedly 20-year-old Edgar Samaniego, shooting him in the head during the recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.
According to the Associated Press, Officer Shay Mikalonis was reported to have been paralyzed from the next down and continues to rely on a ventilator after he was shot on June 1.
A 29-year old police officer who was shot in the head during a Las Vegas protest over the death of George Floyd is paralyzed from the neck down, on a ventilator and can’t speak, according to his family.
— Sydney Hernandez (@SydneyHdzTV) June 15, 2020
His accused killer faces attempted murder charges.https://t.co/GjezuN18I7
Protestors and rioters have taken to the streets across the nation amid the death of Floyd, which has resulted in acts of arson, assault, burglary, vandalism, and even death.
Sharing with permission from Officer Mikalonis’s family. Since so many of our community is supporting Shay we wanted to provide an update as of June 12th, after the fundraiser held for him. He feels your prayers and positive thoughts. #PrayforShay pic.twitter.com/rpwaxMTCui
— LVMPD Dispatch (@lvmpd_dispatch) June 13, 2020
Mikalonis' family shared with the Las Vegas Police Department that he is still on a ventilator and unable to speak. He does not recognize any of his family members and has recently been accepted into a spinal rehabilitation facility.
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