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Pugh's Late Brother Went to the Hospital in a Squad Car

Updated: Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012, 9:53 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012, 9:18 PM EST

DETROIT (WJBK) -- It doesn't matter who you are or who you know, if you have a medical emergency in the city of Detroit, chances are your call for help will arrive late.

No one knows this better than the police themselves. They told FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff they believe it's better for them to transport the sick and injured instead of waiting for an ambulance.

Click on the video player above to watch Charlie's report.

 

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