Mom Claims Baby Was Injured by 'Flash-Bang' When Police Allegedly Raided the Wrong House

Although the family claims officers were at the wrong home, police contend it was the right address. "At approximately 2:12 p.m., the Elyria Police Special Response Team (SRT) executed the search warrant at 331 Parmely Ave. which was the correct address of the search warrant," the release reads.

Upon arrival, police used the flash bangs to get the attention of anyone inside the home. "These devices produce sound and light that is noticeable in day or night conditions and are intended to distract the suspects attention. Diversionary devices do not produce a continuous burn and they do not deploy or contain any pepper gas or chemical agents," the statement indicates.

Once inside the home, police said they found Price, who allegedly said her son suffers from a preexisting medical condition and that she wanted to seek medical care.

The young mother told NBC News she was standing at the top of the stairs at her aunt and uncle Redia and Marlon Jennings' house, and she informed officers of Waylon's health and that she was scared. The next thing she knew, she was in handcuffs.

Waylon, who has a hole in his heart and a severe lung disease, was struggling, according to his mother, and had glass on his body from the explosion. She reportedly can be heard on body-cam footage saying, "I mean, just the breathing isn't normal, but like he's OK," she tells an officer.

Price told NBC News that a paramedic said Waylon's breathing was "clear." She and Waylon went to the hospital but were released because the baby's condition had "nothing to do with the raid."

The next day, Waylon reportedly stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

"Then at Rainbow Babies, we were told that he needed six more liters of oxygen, his ventilator needed turned up ... he had chemical pneumonitis, which is inflammation of the lungs and irritation of the lungs, and he had a chemical reaction and in and around his eyes," Price said, per NBC News.

Per the release on Facebook, police said Price wanted Waylon to be seen by a doctor, and they helped make that happen.

"The child's mother informed detectives that she intended on taking the child to the hospital due to the child's preexisting illness unrelated to the tactical operation; however, she lacked an available car seat for transportation. Elyria Police detectives called Lifecare Ambulance to the scene to provide any medical attention that EMS deemed necessary," the news release notes. "Lifecare Paramedics arrived on the scene, and the medics assessed the child and provided transportation to a nearby hospital. Any allegation suggesting the child was exposed to chemical agents, lack of medical attention or negligence is not true."

Elyria Mayor Kevin Brubaker released body cam footage he said "captured clear video and audio of the search warrant's execution." He did admit that it is unclear what led to the search warrant in the first place, and that is under investigation.

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A GoFundMe account created for the mother and child has raised more than $35,000 of a $50,000 goal thus far. According to Price, Waylon is healing, but the fight is far from over.

"Waylon got moved out of ICU and moved into a regular room today We tried to wean off oxygen, he made it about 30 minutes and had to go back on," an update on the site reads. "His vent settings are still high and we won't be trying to wean them down anytime soon. My poor baby's eyes are still so bad. He finally got to eat for the first time an hour ago. He handled it kinda well, they're going to try to run his feeds a little slower to see if that helps him be a little more comfortable.

"Thank you guys for all the support, kinds messages and sharing," the update continues. "This can not be acceptable. Still no apology, just trying to cover everything up. Legal action is being took. This will be made right."