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Statement, we believe the evidence will prove that the officer's actions were legally justified. walmart expressed condolences and said quote our associates acted properly. >> i'm still pursuing justice. because to me, that is justice. you have to be held accountable. you don't get a pass because you have a sidearm and a shield. >> crawford's family says he wasn't a criminal. he was a customer. and now an innocent victim. they believe police tried to cover up their mistake afterwards, by trying to coerce tasha thomas into saying something that might justify the shooting. >> we're investigating...

>> i'm still pursuing justice because to me that is justice. you have to be held accountable. you don't get a pass because you have a sidearm and a shield. >> reporter: crawford's family said he wasn't a criminal, he was a customer and now an innocent victim. they believe police tried to cover up their mistake afterwards by trying to coerce tasha thomas into saying something that might justify the shooting. >> we're investigating a serious incident. >> i know. >> you lie to me and you might be on your way to jail so i'm going to be very clear. >> i swear to god. >> you were with him just momen...

And walmart, saying the pellet gun should have been locked up and police should have done due diligence before they fired. the state released this statement, we believe the evidence will prove that the officer's actions were legally justified. walmart expressed condolences and said their associates acted plorpl properly. >> i'm still pursuing justice. you don't get a pass because you have a sidearm and a shield. >> crawford's family says he wasn't a criminal. he was a customer. and now an innocent victim. they believe police tried to cover up their mistake afterwards by trying to coerce tasha ...

When they confronted him. that's the gist of it, pam. but the family wants justice. they want accountability. listen to the father who spoke today. >> i'm still pursuing justice because to me that is justice. you have to be held accountable. you don't get a pass because you have a sidearm and a shield. >> reporter: again, a grand jury pretty much cleared these officers, did not indict them on any charges. and we do know that the department of justice has also opened its own investigation, is looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of john crawford iii. we'll have to wait and see m...

Today crawford's family and their attorneys said, it's not about money. it's about justice. >> we're also seeking changes in policies, in procedures at the beaver creek police department. period. this should not happen to any other family in this city, in this county, in this great state, and in this nation. >> i'm still pursuing justice because to me, that is justice. you have to be held accountable. you don't get a pass because you have a side arm and a shield. in fact, you set a higher standard. >> this suit comes after a grand jury decided not to indict the officers and that's the problem....