Lawsuit Filed by Family of Pregnant Mother Fatally Shot by Police in Denver Suburb
The family of Destinee Thompson, a pregnant mother of three who was fatally shot by police in Arvada, Colorado, has filed a wrongful death and excessive force lawsuit against five officers. Thompson was mistaken for a robbery suspect and was shot as she fled in her minivan. The family alleges that her race played a role in her being targeted. The officers involved claim they believed Thompson posed an imminent threat. The family is seeking justice and hopes the lawsuit will lead to reforms within the Arvada Police Department.