The accused paramedics were charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life to a 19-year-old gunshot victim.
Upon arriving at the scene, the accused failed to recognize the victim had suffered a penetrating wound to the abdomen, instead concluding he was experiencing a psychiatric issue and had been shot by a BB gun.
They delayed transport, performed inappropriate lifts, and failed to take the victim to a lead trauma hospital.
The court found their actions constituted a marked departure from the standard of care expected of reasonably trained paramedics, endangering the victim's life.
Both accused were found guilty.
