LA Officer Not Liable in Teen's Stray Bullet Death
A Los Angeles county jury finds a police officer not liable for the 2021 death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta, who was struck by a stray bullet during an incident in a clothing store. The officer had opened fire while confronting a customer, leading to the tragic accident. The wrongful death trial concluded on May 7, 2026.
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