The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being shot twice by an offender who was attempting to break into vehicles.
The applicant sustained severe injuries, including wounds to the neck, abdomen, and pelvis, requiring multiple surgeries, and developed post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime and did not contribute to his injuries.
The Board awarded $15,000 for pain and suffering, $2,630.19 for medical marijuana expenses, and $2,400 for future psychotherapy, totaling $20,030.19.