Divided State High Court Reverses $1M Jury Award Against Virginia Beach Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting
“Every human being is a creature of eternal moment and infinite worth. Tyree’s death constitutes an irreparable loss to his family and friends. Although the outcome was tragic, Detective Colas’ decision to fire his weapon, on these specific facts, constituted defense of another as a matter of law,” Justice Stephen R. McCullough wrote in the majority opinion.