(CNN) Austin, Texas, police have launched an investigation into why officers fired "less-lethal" beanbag munition at a crowd transporting an injured man. A protester who was standing next to Howell hurled a water bottle and a bag at the police officers, the chief said. In response, one officer fired beanbag rounds at the demonstrator but struck Howell in the head instead, according to Manley. Howell suffered a fractured skull and brain damage, Joshua Howell, the victim's brother, told CNN. Once Howell fell to the ground, some in the crowd picked him up and officers directed them to take him to police headquarters, according to Manley.

Source: CNN June 08, 2020 02:03 UTC