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Family Files
Claim in Mesa Boys Death
MESA (By Kim Smith, Tribune) 2004 - The family of a 15-year-old Mesa boy shot and
killed by officers in August is demanding an apology or $60 million from Mesa.
Mario Madrigal Jr. died Aug. 25 after officers shot him while responding to a
suicidal person call at his home in the 500 block of South Johnson.
An investigation by Maricopa County Attorney
Richard Romleys office concluded the shooting was justified. In announcing the
decision in October, Romley said forensic evidence disproved family accounts of
the shooting, and statements from officers and other evidence confirmed they
fired their weapons because they feared for their lives.
The boys parents, Mario Sr. and Martha Madrigal, said police shot their son
even though a stun gun had caused the boy to drop his knife.
According to a notice of claim filed Feb. 16, the boys parents want each of
the seven officers who responded to the house to admit the shooting was "totally
unjustified."
Moreover, they want the city to apologize and admit that the official report is
false. They also want the city to implement a training program for situations
involving mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and impaired people.
Should the city refuse, the family intends to file a lawsuit seeking $60
million.
Mesa detective Tim Gaffney declined to comment, citing a department policy
against discussing pending litigation.
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