The mayor of Elyria, Ohio, has ordered a thorough investigation following allegations made by a woman stating that police officers mistakenly raided her home and deployed flash-bang devices that resulted in her 1-year-old child being hospitalized with burns.

According to the woman, identified as Courtney Price, the incident occurred on January 10th when she heard a loud knock on her door, which was followed by the shattering of windows and doors. Price claimed that flash-bang devices were thrown into her home, causing smoke to cover her child, Waylon. She reported pleading for help as her baby struggled to breathe, but alleged that the officers ignored her pleas.

However, Elyria police have disputed Price's account. They stated that they had executed a search warrant at the correct address, and the child did not sustain any apparent visible injuries. The police have emphasized that the flash-bangs were deployed outside the residence and do not produce a continuous burn or release any chemical agents.

Elyria Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker responded to the allegations by announcing a complete review of the incident, calling them "serious and disturbing." He has also confirmed that body camera footage from the incident will be released later today, shedding light on what transpired during the raid.

The Elyria Police Department had obtained a court-authorized search warrant for a residence located in the 300 block of Parmely Avenue as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. It has been reported that the search warrant was intended for Price's address, although it was issued in pursuit of a teenager who had not lived there for over a year.

Price took to Facebook to share her harrowing experience, stating that her world was turned upside down in just 15 seconds. She further claimed that her child suffered from chemical pneumonitis, inflammation of the lung tissue caused by chemicals, and had burns on his body and a chemical reaction in his eyes. Waylon was reportedly admitted to the pediatric ICU at University Hospitals, and though he has since been transferred out of the ICU, he is still recovering.

The mayor's office assured the public that they have been reviewing body camera footage over the weekend and will release it to provide transparency and clarity regarding the incident.

As the investigation unfolds, Mayor Brubaker emphasizes the city's commitment to uncovering the truth, stating, "Our residents demand to know what occurred, and rightfully so." The mayor expressed gratitude for the existence of body-worn cameras, stating that they captured clear audio and video from multiple angles and will provide valuable evidence in the ongoing investigation.

The release of the body camera footage, expected later today, will hopefully provide further insights into the events surrounding the raid and address the conflicting accounts provided by Price and the Elyria Police Department.