The plaintiffs brought a civil action in negligence against the defendant police officers following the fatal shooting of their family member.
The deceased, who was intoxicated and armed with knives, advanced aggressively toward an officer and refused commands to drop the weapons.
The court found that the officers acted reasonably and within the standard of care expected in such dangerous and rapidly unfolding circumstances.
The action was dismissed, though damages were assessed at $100,000 under the Family Law Act in the event of an appeal.
