WICHITA, Kan. (AP) The family of a 23-year-old Wichita man who was fatally shot by police is demanding $10 million in damages.
Supporters are also demanding the Justice Department investigate the killing of John Paul Quintero. Sunflower Community Action says in a news release that supporters plan to deliver on Wednesday a petition with nearly 90,000 signatures to the local FBI office.
Police contend the two officers were responding to a report that a drunken man armed with a knife was attempting to get inside the home when they found Quintero and his father inside a vehicle parked outside, and ordered them to step out.
Police say during an exchange, one officer used a stun gun. Another officer shot him as Quintero allegedly reached toward his waistband.
No charges have been filed.
