Washington, D.C. — Three years after Troy Bullock was shot and killed during an altercation with an off-duty FBI agent inside Metro Center station, his family is pursuing a $15 million lawsuit, alleging civil rights violations and excessive force. The case reignites questions about the level of accountability for federal agents and the circumstances leading to the deadly encounter.
Prosecutors Declined to Bring Charges, Citing Insufficient Evidence
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia previously announced it would not pursue federal civil rights charges or local criminal charges against the off-duty FBI agent involved. Prosecutors said they did not find enough evidence to support criminal liability under federal or D.C. law.
The decision angered Bullock’s family, who have long argued that the investigation lacked transparency and that the agent’s actions were unjustified.
Lawsuit Alleges Excessive Force and Civil Rights Violations
Court documents obtained by News4 describe the lawsuit as a claim rooted in “violation of civil rights, use of excessive force, assault and battery, and unreasonable search and seizure” stemming from the fatal confrontation. The suit identifies the agent only as “FBI Agent John Doe,” a designation used when the individual’s identity has not been publicly released.
According to the lawsuit, the confrontation began when the agent approached Bullock in the Metro Center station regarding his behavior while waiting for a train. Prosecutors previously said the agent reported seeing Bullock initiate a fight with someone else, prompting him to intervene…