Journalist Linda Tirado Enters Hospice After 2020 Police Shooting Injuries

Tirado, who was partially blinded and suffered brain damage from a foam projectile, now faces end-of-life care at 42.

Linda Tirado was shot in the face by police during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis, resulting in blindness in one eye and traumatic brain injury.
Despite wearing press credentials and protective gear, Tirado was struck by a foam bullet that shattered her goggles.
Her condition has deteriorated over the past four years, leading to dementia and the need for palliative care.
Tirado received a $600,000 settlement from the city, most of which has gone towards medical expenses.
She continues to be honored for her work and contributions to journalism, including receiving the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award.