Family sues Milwaukie police after shooting leaves son with permanent brain damage

The family of Hunter Newton has filed a federal lawsuit against Milwaukie police, alleging assault and negligence. The 21-year-old sustained permanent brain damage after being shot by officers during a 2024 traffic stop.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The family of Hunter Newton, the 21-year-old who was shot and seriously injured at a Taco Bell in 2024 during a traffic stop by Milwaukie police, has filed a lawsuit accusing the officers of assault and negligence. The complaint was filed Sept. 25 in U.S. District Court in the District of [...]
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