Los Angeles Jury Rules City Not Liable in Teen's Death from Police Stray Bullet
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that the city is not liable for the death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta, who was killed by a stray bullet from a police officer's gun during a 2021 shootout. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed by the girl's parents, alleged negligence and emotional distress. The jury's decision, reached after a month-long trial, sided with the city, finding no negligence on the part of the police. The incident occurred when officers responded to a call about a man attacking women in a store, leading to the fatal shooting.