Families reserve right to sue over Virginia Beach shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Families of Virginia Beach mass shooting victims have filed legal notices that reserve their right to sue the city.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Thursday that the wrongful death claims will allow the families to file lawsuits through May 31, 2021.
That date will be the second anniversary of the massacre.
A longtime city engineer opened fire in a municipal building, shooting 16 people and killing 12.
He died in a gunfight with police.
An attorney said the filings don’t necessarily indicate a true intention to sue the city. But they keep the door open and the option available.
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