Judge Dismisses Washington Wrongful Death Suit in Shooting
April 14, 2021
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County, Wash., by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.
McCartney, 34, was shot Jan. 7, 2018 while responding to a home invasion robbery in the Frederickson area, the News Tribune reported. He’s survived by his wife and three young sons.
The lawsuit alleged deputies are not safe due to inadequate staffing. It sought damages as well as “an order mandating sufficient staffing or other equitable relief that will prevent a repeat of another wrongful deputy death.”