Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Topeka Police Department and City Officials
Topeka, Kansas – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Topeka Police Department and the City of Topeka, focusing attention on a police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a man last year. The lawsuit, brought forth by the family of the deceased, claims that officers used excessive force in a situation that they argue did not warrant a lethal response. The incident, which took place in September of the previous year, involved Topeka police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call. According to reports, upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who … Read more