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Samuel Tykol – Eugene Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In November 2019, Officer Tykol fatally shot Eliborio Rodrigues Jr. during a late-night stop. The encounter escalated quickly, leading to a physical altercation and the use of deadly force. The Lane County District Attorney ruled the shooting lawful, but the police auditor found violations of department policies, including de-escalation and foot pursuit protocols. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Tykol and the City of Eugene, alleging the stop and use of force were unreasonable and unnecessary.

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