RATON, NEW MEXICO—
U.S. Postal Service
Intentional injury by other person, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
Final narrative
A postal carrier was delivering mail on his normal walking route when a customer yelled at him and he turned to look at the customer. The customer was yelling at the carrier in a threatening way. The carrier ignored him and turned to walk away. The customer then threw a brick at the carrier striking the carrier on the head. He was admitted to the hospital for a laceration on his head.
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