SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against Bexar County, its sheriff’s office and two deputies who fatally shot a man who appeared in a video of the incident to have his hands raised.
The San Antonio Express-News reports the family of 41-year-old Gilbert Flores filed the lawsuit Monday. The lawsuit claims Flores’ civil rights were violated.
One video shows him with his arms raised before the deputies opened fire. Investigators say a second video shows Flores holding a knife.
The sheriff’s office has declined to release the second video. The lawsuit wants a court order directing the sheriff’s office to keep it in its original form.
The lawsuit seeks damages, including funeral expenses for Flores.
- Posted September 18, 2015
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