Deputy Jacob Scott was involved in the fatal shooting of William ‘Jerry’ Crosby on May 1, 2022, during a welfare check. Scott entered Crosby’s home without a warrant, leading to a confrontation where Scott shot Crosby four times. A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Crosby’s estate alleges unlawful entry and excessive force, citing Scott’s ‘well-documented history of violence and/or excessive force’ on the job.
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