The family of a man killed by police officers in a Kansas City suburb file a federal wrongful death lawsuit, accusing the officers of shooting the man without justification.
In March 2022, police were called to a disturbance and began following a car that left the scene. The car crashed a short time later. Pryor, 39, and a woman were in the car.Provided by law offices of Harry M. Daniels LLC
Police found a rifle in the vehicle but the lawsuit said Pryor was not brandishing it. Video footage released by the family’s attorneys showed that officers also believed Pryor had a pistol. No pistol was found. “Tyrea was shot approximately 15 times while he was unarmed, defenseless and trapped in a wrecked vehicle,” it states.
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker announced in March that the officers would not be charged, citing the “reasonable belief” that they faced a threat.“We are constantly working to improve our ability to respond to intense situations and ensure our officers are prepared to provide the services needed during any call they receive,” the statement said.
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