Wrongful Shooting: New Mexico Family Sues Police for Fatally Shooting Man at Wrong Address

The family of a New Mexico man who was fatally shot by police officers responding to the wrong address has filed a lawsuit, claiming "extreme, unreasonable actions" led to his death. The officers mistakenly went to the wrong house and, after receiving no response, were leaving when the homeowner, armed with a handgun, opened the door. The officers opened fire, striking the man 12 times. The lawsuit alleges that the officers acted unreasonably and applied excessive force, depriving the man of his constitutional rights. The complaint also claims that the officers handcuffed the man's wife and children instead of acknowledging their error. The officers remain employed, and the investigation has been turned over to the New Mexico Attorney General's Office.