The family of Justin Harrod is suing Llano County after a 2022 fatal shooting. Deputies opened fire on him during a mental health crisis, the lawsuit says.
Body camera video from 2022 shows Llano County deputies open fire on Justin Harrod after he told them,"I'm having the worst night of my life."KINGSLAND, Texas — The last moments of a Llano County man’s life – caught on body camera video newly obtained by theThe family of the 40-year-old man who died says he was suffering a mental health break and allege deputies escalated the situation.
“Jillian called the police to save her husband’s life and they took it,” Austin attorney Austin Kaplan, who represents the family, said.The Llano County Sheriff’s Office did not return a phone call seeking comment. A representative from the county attorney’s office referred calls to Austin attorney Eric Magee, who represents the county. He did not respond to an email seeking comment.
“People are scared to call the police and to call for help when they are suffering a mental health crisis, and cases like this are exactly why,” Kaplan said. “This case just shows what a disaster it can be when police are not property trained and they don’t do the right thing.” According to his family, Justin Harrod was a heavy equipment operator most of his life but had recently enjoyed a career with the Lower Colorado River Authority as a surveyor. He enjoyed playing the banjo and piano and was the father of two children.
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