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Unarmed Oregon Man Shot 5 Times by Police After Being Kidnapped by Brother Files Lawsuit
The lawsuit says officers shot Maverick Lyon at least five times after he escaped a knife attack and followed commands.
- On Monday, Nov. 2, college lacrosse player Maverick Lyon filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Albany Police Department, alleging officers wrongfully shot him five times while he escaped a hostage situation on January 6, 2026.
- The confrontation began after David Lyon called 911 on January 6, reporting that his 27-year-old son, John 'Dakota' Lyon, had relapsed on drugs and was holding Maverick hostage at knifepoint inside their North Albany home.
- Footage shows Maverick dropping a knife and raising his hands, yet officers Tased and shot him despite the father's descriptions identifying Dakota as shirtless and Maverick as the victim in a gray shirt.
- Maverick underwent extensive surgeries including partial removal of his lung and spleen, while Dakota later pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping and was sentenced to 77 months in prison.
- Although Benton County District Attorney Ryan S. Joslin previously ruled the shooting justified, the lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages, asserting officers violated Maverick's Fourth Amendment rights through excessive force.
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"You shot the wrong man, he was holding me hostage," the young athlete shouted, covered in blood - He underwent multiple surgeries and went to court
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MichaelSavage.com – Shocking moment college athlete shot by cops — after they mistook him for his knife-wielding, drug-addled brother
DISTURBING: ALBANY POLICE SHOOT THE WRONG MAN — Daily Mail Maverick Lyon was allegedly taken HOSTAGE by his ARMED BROTHER, but officers mistook him for the suspect, tased & shot him FIVE TIMES Lyon lost part of his lung & spent a month in hospital. Now he's suing the department https://t.co/dO0kWa85EZ— RTVisual (@RT_Visual_on_X) November 6,…
Maverick Lyon, 21, was shot five times by police officers in Albany, Oregon who mistook Him for his drug-addicted, knife-wielding brother on January 6.
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C 28%
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