While returning from a call, you are flagged down by a frantic family member of a 12-year-old male patient who reports him as being shot in the abdomen and inside the house in which she is standing. She states that the shooter is another family member who has since left the scene. What is your best course of action?

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Entering a potentially dangerous scene without law enforcement clearance can put emergency responders at risk. Waiting for law enforcement ensures the scene is safe before providing care.

While Returning from a Call, You Are Flagged Down by a Frantic