Opinion ID: 1726381
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Heading: N.A.'s Subsequent Statements Was There an Ongoing Emergency?

Text: We next consider the statements N.A. made to Wilson after the officer's initial encounter with N.A. Warsame argues that there was no ongoing emergency during Wilson's conversation with N.A. and that Wilson's primary purpose in interrogating [3] N.A. was to gather evidence for a criminal prosecution. Therefore, Warsame argues that N.A.'s statements to Wilson during the interrogation were testimonial. Warsame asserts that there was no ongoing emergency during the interrogation because, similar to the facts in Hammon, N.A. was separated from her alleged assailant and had police protection. The state responds by arguing that there were three ongoing emergencies during the interrogation: (1) N.A.'s medical condition; (2) Warsame's flight; and (3) I.A.'s potential medical condition inside the home. We consider each of these potential ongoing emergencies.