A federal jury awarded $23.8 million in damages to the mother of a man who was fatally shot by two Los Angeles police officers while he was holding a metal bar that police initially believed was a machete.
, near his home in the 8100 block of De Soto Avenue in Canoga Park, where officers had responded to a family disturbance call. At the time, police said officers who responded to the scene found a person with a dislocated shoulder who was allegedly injured during an altercation with Murillo.
Investigators initially said the man had been wielding a machete, but police later said it turned out to be a metal bar.In 2020, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declined to file any charges against Officers Christopher Montague and Fred Sigman, saying they were "legally justified" in firing their service weapons at Murillo.
On Friday, however, a federal jury in downtown Los Angeles awarded Murillo's mother $23.8 million in damages, according to attorney Dale Galipo.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jury awards mom nearly $24M in 2017 LAPD killing of her son in Canoga ParkA federal jury awarded $23.8 million in damages to the mother of a man who was fatally shot by two LAPD officers while he was holding a metal bar that police initially believed was a machete.
Read more »
Melasma Is No Match for This $23 K-Beauty Serum That Makes Skin 'Fresh and Pretty'Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting and Firming Ampoule is a $23 brightening, firming anti-aging serum that relies primarily on three high-quality forms of vitamin C. Shoppers say it fades melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation.
Read more »
Federal jury awards $23.8 million to mother of man shot by LAPDThe mother of a 32-year-old Navy veteran who was killed by two Los Angeles police officers should receive $23.8 million in compensation, a federal jury said.
Read more »
Jacksonville Shooter Was Under 72-Hour Mental Evaluation in 2017, Call With FBI, Local Officials RevealsDuring a briefing with law enforcement and local leaders on Monday, new details about the shooter’s motivations and investigation were discussed
Read more »