Elisha Lucero

Deadly force

Elisha Lucero was shot and killed following a standoff with police in a recreational other. She was reportedly having an episode and struck a family member, who then called authorities for help. Upon arriving, officers found Lucero had locked herself in her RV. When she exited, she charged officers with a large knife, and officers opened fire on her, killing her. Although the department believed that they did the right thing, Lucero's family sued the department and was awarded a settlement of $4 million.