Houston Tipping was injured in May during a training exercise, in which his mother alleges he was beaten by fellow officers to 'simulate a mob,' a lawsuit she filed claims.
Houston Tipping, 32, was hurt May 26 at the police academy and died three days later. His funeral Wednesday was attended by police Chief Michel Moore andTipping’s mother, Shirley Huffman, filed her notice of claim against the city Friday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations, the Los Angeles Times reported. Such claims are often a precursor to lawsuits.
The claim also alleges the training exercise "had already been questioned" before Tipping was hurt because of injuries suffered by other officers, according to the Times. Capt. Kelly Muniz, a police spokesperson, told the newspaper that the department could not comment on the claim. The department has launched its own investigation into the incident, in part to determine whether "there are any changes that need to be made," Muniz said.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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