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Civil Litigation

Sep. 27, 2024

Parents of mentally ill man sue city over fatal shooting

The LAPD officer who shot Yang was involved in prior shootings of mentally ill individuals, according to a complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Adam K. Shea

The parents of a mentally ill 40-year-old who was shot dead in their home by the police after they sought help from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health have sued the city of Los Angeles. They claim negligence, assault, battery and violation of the Bane Act, according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

A body camera video released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows police officers opening the door to the family's apartment in Kore...

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