CAROL STREAM, IL (WLS) — The family of Isaac Goodrow, who was shot and killed by Carol Stream police, filed a lawsuit Wednesday.
The lawsuit, filed against the Village of Carol Stream and six unnamed police officers, alleges Goodloe’s constitutional rights were violated.
The family sought judgment and damages against the defendant.
Carol Stream Police said on Feb. 3 that officers responded to a domestic violence call and entered a “stressful” situation.
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Goodrow’s family said based on the video they were given permission to view, Goodrow was home alone in the apartment when multiple officers entered.
The family said the video did not show the 30-year-old man throwing objects at police, contrary to what police initially told the family.
As of now, no timeline has been announced for whether or when the video will be released.
The family and their attorney are expected to announce details of the lawsuit Wednesday afternoon.
The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office has taken over the investigation. So far, investigators have not yet released details on what caused Isaac Goodrow’s death.
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Carol Stream Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment after the family asked for the full video of the incident to be released.
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