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Lawsuit: "Trigger-Happy" Cop Shot Grandpa

An unarmed man carrying his infant grandson was shot in the head by a cop with a known "propensity for killing civilians," his family says in federal court.

Scottsdale police had allegedly arrived at the home of John Loxas Jr. on Feb. 14, 2012, after the 50-year-old had argued with a neighbor.

Source: Courthouse News. Read full article. (link)

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  • Agile Cyborg| |

    SEVEN civilian deaths over 10 years by a single cop! Scottsdale, Az is run by outright human scum to allow this heinous behavior to exist within the purview of a free and just society. Where the fuck is the DOJ?

  • Lord Rae| |

    And then they let him retire with disability checks rolling in every month. Outrageous.

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