"Painter said that the bullet is lodged in McFarlane's spine at the level of L4 and is in-operable, meaning it cannot be removed. This has affected his ability to walk, as well as his bowel and bladder function. He now requires "intensive physical therapy" and is not able to work to support himself or his pets for the "foreseeable future.""
"McFarlane was not on the couple's private property, as video obtained by law enforcement showed that he was in the easement at the time of the confrontation. Records also show that McFarlane had reported harassment from his neighbors before, including feces being smeared on his home walls and signs with anti-gay and anti- transgender slurs being posted to face his window."
Kyle McFarlane was shot on November 22 in Murray Hill, Jacksonville, after picking up abandoned furniture near his home. The couple next door confronted and berated him; the woman reportedly threatened him with a belt before her boyfriend, identified as Tyler Getchell, fired and struck McFarlane in the back. Video showed McFarlane was in the easement, not on the couple's private property. Previous harassment included feces smeared on his walls and signs with anti-gay and anti-transgender slurs. The bullet is lodged at L4 and is inoperable, causing paralysis, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and requiring intensive physical therapy. Getchell faces attempted murder charges and is jailed; a GoFundMe was launched to cover medical and living expenses.
Read at Advocate.com
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