Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
A California jury has determined that Tustin police officers used excessive force when they fatally shot an unhoused individual during a welfare check. The $17 million settlement awarded to the victim's daughters represents a significant judgment in a police accountability case. Despite the verdict, municipal officials maintain the officers' actions were justified, highlighting ongoing tensions between law enforcement justifications and civil court findings in use-of-force incidents.
Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified
A jury awarded the daughters of a man killed by Tustin police $17 million. Police responded to a report of a man with a knife.
