A federal judge has dismissed a key portion of a lawsuit brought by the family of a New Mexico man fatally shot by police after officers mistakenly arrived at his home in response to a domestic violence call.
The incident occurred late on April 5, 2023, when Farmington police officers knocked on the door of 52-year-old Robert Dotson’s home, responding to a call but mistakenly going to the wrong address.
Dotson, reportedly startled by the late-night knock, put on a robe, retrieved a handgun, and answered the door.
Officers outside shined a flashlight, and as Dotson appeared and raised his firearm, three officers opened fire, fatally shooting him. Dotson did not fire his weapon….