Trial Begins for Wrongful-Death Lawsuit in LA Police Shooting of 14-Year-Old Girl
The wrongful-death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta is set to begin trial. The incident occurred in December 2021 when Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr fired his rifle in a Burlington store, killing Orellana-Peralta and a man who was attacking women with a bike lock. The lawsuit, filed by the girl's parents, alleges wrongful death, negligence, and emotional distress, claiming the LAPD failed to properly train and supervise officers. The case highlights ongoing concerns about police use of force and accountability. 
