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#Linda #Tirado
has faced significant health challenges since being injured while covering the #George #Floyd #protests in 2020.

⚠️She was shot in the left eye with a
"less-lethal" round,
resulting in severe injuries,
including a traumatic brain injury.

As of June 2024, she entered hospice care due to her deteriorating condition.

Reports indicate that she is experiencing dementia and has been unable to work since the incident.

Following her injury,
Tirado filed a lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department
and received a settlement of $600,000.
-- However, most of this amount has gone towards her medical expenses.

In August 2025, Tirado shared on social media that she is living alone in her home,
indicating a shift in her living situation.

Despite her ongoing health issues,
she continues to engage with her audience and produce journalism.

⭐️Tirado has been recognized for her work,
receiving the
"John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award" in 2020.

Scholarships have also been established in her name to support young journalists,
highlighting her impact on the field

https://substack.com/@lindatirado