Maricopa County, Arizona — Maricopa County agrees to pay $1.7 million to settle claims alleging that a woman was shot as a result of the sheriff’s office failing to safely execute a search warrant Did.
Telles Daniel Federico On the night of June 24, 2021, he was shot by MCSO agents while standing inside his Paradise Valley home. A 66-year-old woman was seen holding her handgun before detectives opened fire.
Investigators were at home to carry out search warrants granted in connection with the theft investigation. The MCSO said investigators attempted to make contact with Federico “peacefully” at her residence in 2021.
However, Federico’s attorneys allege that the MCSO made no effort to properly announce itself and chose to execute the warrant at night when the woman was home alone.
In papers filed with the county, Federico’s attorney alleges that when he heard an unexpected knock at the side door of his residence, he feared for his life and only picked up a gun to protect himself. I’m here.
“Detectives, after hearing a knock on a side door, did not give her a reasonable chance to verify that she was justifiably concerned for her safety and that the detectives were trustworthy law enforcement officers. It created an unfairly dangerous situation,” the allegation states.
body camera video Those released by the MCSO show Federico appearing in the kitchen shortly after the detective knocks. Her investigators are heard yelling at her to drop her weapon before her gunshot is heard.
The woman survived the gunshot wound, but her attorney claims she incurred significant medical bills.
Federico’s attorney said the MCSO was investigating property allegedly stolen from a man she had a long-term relationship with. He claims to have moved the property into a safe deposit box.
The Maricopa County database did not find any criminal charges filed against Federico in connection with the theft investigation.
on Wednesday, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Authorized to pay Federico $1.75 million to settle her claim.
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