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A man in Mesa, Arizona is suing the City of Mesa, alleging that police officers assaulted him at a quinceañera. According to his lawsuit, the officers were called to the event after a guest began harassing young attendees, and when the plaintiff, Daniel Barraza, tried to explain the situation, he claims that he was assaulted by the officers, resulting in severe head injuries. Barraza is seeking up to $30 million in damages and the case has been moved to federal court for litigation.
Daniel Barraza Sues City of Mesa over Alleged Police Assault
A local resident, Daniel Barraza, is suing the City of Mesa, alleging he was brutally assaulted by police officers at a teenage girl’s quinceañera celebration.
Broken down in the lawsuit, the incident reportedly occurred on Oct. 2, 2022, at the party when the Mesa Police Department was called due to a guest harassing young attendees. Barraza alleges that he attempted to address the intoxicated individual’s inappropriate behavior before explaining the situation to the officers.
The suit further describes that an officer allegedly assaulted Barraza, pushing him to the ground and striking his face multiple times. Barraza also claims to have been hit twice with a taser during the altercation.
Claiming severe head injuries from the encounter, Barraza is demanding up to $30 million in damages. The lawsuit, which accuses the city and police officials of excessive force, has been transferred to federal court for proceeding.
Mesa police have declined to comment on the ongoing lawsuit. Requests for body-worn camera footage of the incident have been submitted by 12News.
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