Case Result

$2.8M

Wrongful Death

2023
Albuquerque, NM

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Case Details

The family of an elderly woman with dementia, who was fatally shot by a police officer, agreed to a $2.75 million settlement in a state case against the Las Cruces Police Department and the officer.

Additional Notes

A federal court judge ruled the officer's initial behavior inappropriate but found the use of his firearm was not excessive force given the circumstances. The state attorney general decided not to file criminal charges.

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