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Arizona man seeks $176M after alleged swatting shooting
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 11:17 AM ET
Summary: Axeel Melendez and his mother filed a notice of claim seeking $176 million from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
WHO: Axeel Melendez and Carmen Melendez; Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos
WHAT: Filed a notice of claim seeking $176 million after deputies allegedly shot during a swatting call
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
WHERE: Pima County, Arizona
WHY: They say a swatting call led to deputies opening fire and leaving Melendez partially paralyzed.
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