This is an incredible story.
Police said Anthony Pittman, 18, of Pontiac, Mich., is recovering after a bullet hit him in the mouth on Wednesday, reported WDIV-TV in Detroit.
Police said a .45-caliber bullet struck Pittman's braces, which fragmented the bullet.
"We believe what happened is that the bullet was split, in part by the braces, so it fragmented and continued into his mouth, tongue and teeth," said Pontiac police Capt. Wendy Keelty. "But because it was fragmented, it didn't penetrate through the back of his neck."
Police said several teens got into an argument in Pontiac and several people began shooting.
"There are a lot of punks in the hood with guns," said Pittman's uncle, Harold Allen Jr.
...Pittman was rushed to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Health officials said many of his teeth were broken and his tongue is severely injured.
..."It was an act of God and luck. He must have gotten some good braces," Allen said.
Shot in the mouth.
Saved by braces, teeth armor.
In spite of the life-saving role of Pittman's braces, I doubt the makers of the braces will be using Pittman in any promotional campaigns.
No comments:
Post a Comment