Jury Rules Los Angeles Not Liable in Death of Teen Killed by Police Bullet
A jury in Los Angeles has found the city not liable in the death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta, who was killed by a stray bullet from a police officer during a 2021 shootout. The incident occurred when Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. fired his rifle at a suspect wielding a bike lock, mistakenly believing it to be a gun. One of the bullets ricocheted and struck Orellana-Peralta, who was in a dressing room. The jury's decision came after a month-long trial and sided with the city, finding no negligence on the part of the police. The case has drawn significant attention, with the family expressing deep disappointment in the verdict. 
