In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the evidence showing Officer Bradley Colas shot Jeffrey Tyree to protect the life of another officer was uncontradicted. As a result, the court found the trial judge should have dismissed the case before it was sent to the jury for deliberations, or set aside the jury's verdict.
Jury finds Virginia Beach Police officer liable in man s fatal 2019 shooting
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2021-07-28 20:05:25-04
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Earlier this week, a jury found a Virginia Beach Police officer liable in the fatal 2019 shooting of a man.
Tyree was shot and killed in February 2019 after police responded to a domestic situation at Tyree s home. Officers say he was holding a large knife, trying to hurt himself.
Police negotiated with Tyree for several hours but opened fire after he approached an officer in a threatening manner with the knife.
Tyree s family disagrees with the Commonwealth, saying he wasn t a danger and was tackled by surprise from behind.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. A civil court jury found a Virginia Beach police officer liable in the fatal shooting of a man in a 2019 backyard standoff Monday and awarded $1 million to the man’s family.
News outlets report the the family of Jeffrey Tyree sued Detective Bradley Colas, the officer who shot Tyree, and another officer.
The judge ruled there wasn’t enough evidence against the second officer. Officers responded to a report of a man trying to harm himself and police said Tyree was shot after he picked up a knife and approached an officer in a “threatening manner.”
Officials determined the shooting was justified. The deputy city attorney says the city will challenge the verdict and appeal if necessary.