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Portsmouth officer shot at man fleeing alleged burglary — $200,000 settlement
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//September 28, 2020
Portsmouth officer shot at man fleeing alleged burglary — $200,000 settlement
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//September 28, 2020
Defendant, a Portsmouth police officer, fired several shots at plaintiff as he was fleeing the scene of an alleged burglary in process. Body camera footage showed that at least one of defendant’s bullets struck plaintiff in the back.
Defendant is currently awaiting trial for aggravated malicious wounding.
[020-T-105]
Type of action: Excessive force/personal injury
Injuries alleged: Physical, emotional, pain and suffering
Name of case: Ward v. Durocher
Court: Portsmouth Circuit Court
Case no.: CL19-224
Date resolved: 09/15/2020
Verdict or settlement: Settlement
Amount: $200,000
Attorney(s) for plaintiff: S. W. Dawson; Norfolk
Attorney(s) for defendant: James Cales; Norfolk
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