Lawsuit Against Southern Ute Police Officers Fails
DENVER – The U.S. District Court in Denver found that three Southern Ute Police Officers were not liable after the shooting of an Ignacio resident by an officer during a confrontation in December 2012, announced United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn.
The incident occurred in 2012, when an officer shot an Ignacio resident during a confrontation. The lawsuit against the officers claimed they acted improperly during the incident, but the court has denied these claims.
Senior Judge Richard P. Matsch made the ruling, denying the claims of the plaintiff who alleged that the officers acted improperly.
U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn expressed his pride in the partnership between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Indian Tribes in southwest Colorado. He praised the efforts of the law enforcement partners and the Civil Division of his office for ensuring that justice prevailed.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office defended the Southern Ute Indian Tribe police officers in the lawsuit, and the court’s decision is a significant victory for them.
Click here for the Court’s Opinion.
Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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