Family of man paralyzed after being shot by deputies intends to sue Pima County Sheriff’s Department

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The attorneys of the man shot by Pima County deputies in April have filed a Notice of Claim against the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Axeel Melendez is paralyzed from the chest down following the shooting, which the PCSD said was the result of a likely swatting incident.

Melendez’s family spoke to 13 News about the shooting, and that story can be read HERE…

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