The LAPD is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit for the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta. The tragic incident occurred on December 23, 2021, in a Burlington clothing store in North Hollywood when Valentina was shopping with her mother. Police were responding to an incident involving a man attacking two women with a bike lock when Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. fired his weapon, resulting in the death of both the assailant and Valentina.
The lawsuit, filed by Valentina's parents, claims wrongful death, negligence, and emotional distress, stating that her mother felt her daughter go limp in her arms. The claim alleges that the LAPD failed to train and supervise its officers adequately. Valentina’s death has sparked outrage, with her family seeking justice. Attorney Nick Rowley emphasized the importance of holding the LAPD accountable for their actions that led to the loss of an innocent life.
The trial is set against a backdrop where accountability for police actions is under scrutiny, especially following high-profile cases involving excessive use of force. The family hopes their fight will lead to important changes within the LAPD.
The lawsuit, filed by Valentina's parents, claims wrongful death, negligence, and emotional distress, stating that her mother felt her daughter go limp in her arms. The claim alleges that the LAPD failed to train and supervise its officers adequately. Valentina’s death has sparked outrage, with her family seeking justice. Attorney Nick Rowley emphasized the importance of holding the LAPD accountable for their actions that led to the loss of an innocent life.
The trial is set against a backdrop where accountability for police actions is under scrutiny, especially following high-profile cases involving excessive use of force. The family hopes their fight will lead to important changes within the LAPD.
