The family of Rudy Martinez has filed a formal claim against the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department, accusing officers of using excessive force when the 36-year-old was shot and killed near an elementary school last fall. Martinez was shot on September 15, 2025, outside John Marshall Elementary School, and his attorneys say dashcam and body-worn camera footage shows a man in the middle of a mental-health crisis who was not met with de-escalation or less-lethal tactics. Filed in late February 2026, the claim seeks financial compensation and pushes for changes to how Anaheim handles people in crisis. Family attorneys say the filing is a required step before a civil-rights lawsuit.
Family Files Claim, Demands Justice
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