A family was caught in clashes between protesters and law enforcement during protests in north Minneapolis, leading to six children, including a 6-month-old baby, being hospitalized.
A man told a FOX 9 reporter at the scene his children were hurt when a flash bang detonated nearby. He says the blasts were strong enough to set off his vehicle’s air bags.
“Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car […] My 6-month-old can’t even breathe. This was flipped over,” the man said, holding up his child’s car seat. “My car filled with tear gas, I’m trying to pull my kids from the car.”
His wife told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness.
The children were then taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment.