Fighting Death
“You don’t fully understand what I’m saying.” He said. “You were hit. Is that correct?” the Policeman offered. "Yes, I was hit. I was hit on my arm and on my hand, I was drug around the ground by the scruff of my neck.” The man answered irritated, wincing as he re-positioned his arm so the policeman could get a better look while taking pictures. Image source: "Emergency Sling Demonstration (AMM 721) National Museum of Health and Medicine" by medicalmuseum is licensed under CC BY 2.0 “Did the man with the bat hit you?” The policeman asked. “Yes, uh No, maybe, I dunno.” The man said shaking his head, he was really frustrated now. “You’re not making much sense. Do you or don’t you want to press charges on that boy” The policeman asked matter-of-factly, pointing to the young man. “Tell me again, what happened.” The man gave a sigh and started again, “I was walking down the alley and when I turned right...
