The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Santa Ana last week has filed a claim against the city, claiming the officer who was involved used excessive force and did not follow his training.
The family of 18-year-old Victor Lopez held a press conference Thursday morning alongside their attorneys. The move is the first step before filing a lawsuit.
“I’m not here to ask for justice, I’m here to demand it,” said the victim’s sister, Emily Lopez. “Victor was not a threat. He was a young man with a baby and a future.”
The shooting happened on Jan. 28…