Richard Cox Showing Paralyzed In A Video After Injury Sustained In A Police Van
On June 19, a guy named Richard Cox Jr., who was 36 years old and from Connecticut, received severe injuries to his neck and spine while he was in the custody of New Haven authorities. Netizens expressed their displeasure over what they considered to be an instance of police wrongdoing after film of the release was posted online and made public.
On Father’s Day, authorities in New Haven detained Richard Cox on charges of illegally having a pistol. This set off the chain of events that led to the incident. Cox was placed in the back of a van without a seatbelt by the officers, as can be seen in the footage. Cox makes many tries to kick the doors but is ultimately unsuccessful and falls from the bench of the van as it begins to move forward.
This video is just TERRIBLE! After being placed in a police van without a seatbelt, Randy Cox was then pushed into the wall HEAD FIRST after the vehicle came to a sudden stop. We are eyewitnesses to the breaking of his neck! He explained to the cops that he was unable to move while he was STILL laying on the floor of the van.
What action did they take?
CNN reports that when Cox fell, he probably hurt his back and spine, which is what ultimately led to his paralysis. He placed an assistance request with the authorities and begged them to pull over the van. Cox said:
“I am unable to move. I’m in pain. I am at a complete loss for movement.”
After that, he went on to say:
“I believe I have fractured my neck. I broke my neck. I am unable to move.”
On the other hand, the officer declined.
According to the officer:
“I’m going to need a moment of your time, so please be patient. If there isn’t another cop here, I won’t be able to open the door.”
Because Cox was kicking the door, the officers were particularly hesitant to pull over the vehicle because it was being driven.
The officer related the following to his colleague:
“Just be careful, he was kicking the door and everything else,” the security guard said.
Hello, my name is Richard Cox. The man, who is 36 years old, is currently in the hospital, where he is receiving treatment for severe injuries sustained when his head was struck against the back of a police transport van. When he shouted for aid, the New Haven (Connecticut) Police Department did to fulfill their DUTY to provide him with emergency medical care.
Nevertheless, the officers were able to bring the automobile to a stop in the end. Richard Cox reportedly informed the authorities that he was unable to move when they attempted to remove him from the van. However, the officers did not have faith in him at all.
It is imperative that the name Richard Cox appears on my timeline. Learn about his legal situation right now if you are unaware of it. The New Haven Police Department was cruel to him in their treatment of him. The details that I heard tonight from @AttorneyCrump were revolting and reprehensible in equal measure. I say prayers for him and his loved ones!
After some time, the authorities wheeled Richard Cox, who was crippled, away in a wheelchair. Residents and community leaders have voiced their outrage over the fact that the recordings do not show any ambulances or medical aid being administered to Cox. Instead, the video usually concludes with him getting hurt inside the holding cell.
People of influence in the community have voiced their disapproval of what happened to Richard Cox.
Mayor Justin Elicker issued an official statement in which he expressed his regret to Cox’s family and claimed that the police had made a mistake.
Connecticut pals, I wanted to bring to your attention the tale of #RichardCox, who was taken into custody by the New Haven Police on Sunday and suffered terrible injuries as a result of the incident. After showing signs of injury, he was unlawfully handled and put in the police van, where he was not securely shackled.
“As soon as he arrived at the detention center, Mr. Cox informed the other police working there about his injury. Once that, the officers engaged proceeded to put Mr. Cox in jail, at first attempting to do so by wheelchair and then physically transferring him to detention after that failed.”