A New Mexico family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Farmington and three police officers after Robert Dotson was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call at the wrong house.
A New Mexico family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Farmington and three Farmington police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Robert Dotson while responding to a domestic violence call at the wrong house. https://t.co/9IE9bZltUu
— CNN (@CNN) September 16, 2023
A New Mexico family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Farmington and three Farmington police officers after the fatal shooting of Robert Dotson. The incident occurred when the officers responded to a domestic violence call at the wrong house.
The lawsuit alleges that the officers acted negligently and used excessive force, resulting in the death of Dotson. The family’s attorney argues that the officers failed to properly assess the situation before using deadly force. They claim that Dotson posed no immediate threat to the officers or anyone else at the time of the shooting.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about police training and protocols. Many community members are demanding justice for Dotson and calling for increased transparency and accountability within the police department.
The City of Farmington has not yet commented on the lawsuit. However, they have previously stated that they are conducting an internal investigation into the incident to determine whether the officers followed proper procedures.
This wrongful death lawsuit comes at a time when police reform and accountability are hot-button issues across the country. It serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough investigations into police-involved shootings and the need for meaningful change within law enforcement agencies. The outcome of this lawsuit will undoubtedly have significant implications for both the family of Robert Dotson and the Farmington Police Department..
A New Mexico family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Farmington and three Farmington police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Robert Dotson while responding to a domestic violence call at the wrong house. https://t.co/9IE9bZltUu
— CNN (@CNN) September 16, 2023