Julian A. Navarro Jr.

Deadly force

Navarro was shot and killed after a domestic violence call. Peoria police sniper Norman Brice shot Navarro outside his home. According to police, Navarro had voiced an implied threat to his own baby, who was inside the house. Navarro had a rifle and shotgun in the house but walked out armed with a concealed knife. The city paid $1.8 million. A hearing officer ruled the killing justified.