Joshua Wright's family and attorney Ben Crump allege that Wright was shot in the back by a Hays County deputy while he was shackled.
Wright's family is calling on the Hays County Sheriff's Office to release footage of deadly Dec. 12 shooting.– National civil rights attorney Ben Crump was in San Marcos Monday afternoon with family members of Joshua Leon Wright who was shot and killed after attempting to escape police custody at a Kyle hospital on Dec. 12.Wright, 36, was receiving medical treatment at Seton Hospital in Kyle when he attempted to escape, according to the sheriff’s office.
Joshua Leon Wright was shot and killed after he attempted to escape custody from a Hays County correctional officer while receiving treatment at a hospital, according to the sheriff’s office. Photo Courtesy: Hays County Sheriff's Office on the day of the shooting that Wright “attacked deputy, moved toward sharp medical instruments, began running towards hospital staff/civilians. Deputy discharged his firearm. The subject was struck. Deputy OK!”Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra released a statement that called for HCSO to release the video by Dec. 22.
“Why did they have to kill my baby boy? If it was his fault I can accept it but show us the video,” Beverly said.KSAT reached out to officials with the county regarding an update on when the video might be released to the public but has not heard back at the time of publication of this article.
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