The article reports on a troubling incident involving a San Bernardino police officer who body-slammed a 17-year-old girl, Erin, during an arrest at a grocery store. Following the encounter, Erin expressed severe pain and was taken to the hospital. In a press conference, her family described her injuries and called for justice, emphasizing that she had not been at fault. Police stated that the officer used a takedown maneuver after Erin attempted to walk away, sparking debate over the appropriateness of the force used. Video of the incident has gone viral, raising concerns about police conduct.
"I'm just in a lot of pain. I'm hurt everywhere -- my head, my whole body. I'm not the same person I was," said Erin.
"I'll be taking her to the hospital again today. She's still complaining about her face hurting, her head hurting, her wrist hurting, her legs hurt, her back hurt. Let's just get justice for my baby," said Erin's mother.
"You could see the blood by the police car where it busted her chin open. It's not OK. She's a baby. She's a baby. It's not OK," said Erin's grandmother.
"At the time of the physical encounter, the officer was attempting to place the female in handcuffs... when a takedown maneuver was used," stated the San Bernardino Police Department.
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