A Lawrence man shot by a police officer during a traffic stop for a seat belt violation last summer is suing the city and police department in federal court.
The suit, which was originally filed in Douglas County District Court last month, was removed to federal court this week.
Akira Lewis claims officers from the Lawrence Police Department used excessive force when attempting to take him into custody after he asked to speak to a supervisor when he was pulled over in the 100 block of West Sixth Street in May 2018.
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