In 1983, Officer Eric Larson was involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Dwayne Dodd during an arrest for burglary. While attempting to handcuff Dodd, a struggle ensued, resulting in Larson’s firearm discharging and killing Dodd. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging negligence and constitutional violations. The court found that Larson was not negligent and did not violate Dodd’s constitutional rights, leading to the dismissal of the claims against him. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/dodd-v-city-of-norwich-2?utm_source=openai))

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