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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF RIDGEWAY
52skd,
Plaintiff
v.
Officer soukablet in his official capacity as a
police officer for the Palmer Police
Department.
Defendant.
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CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: RSC-CV-4375
JUDGE: HON. Bommes
INITIAL COMPLAINT
(EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE / WRONGFUL CONDUCT / OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT)
Plaintiff, brings this action for damages against Defendant and alleges as follows:
Jurisdiction and Venue
1. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter pursuant to the laws of the State of
Ridgeway.
2. Venue is proper in this Court as the events giving rise to this complaint occurred within
the jurisdiction of this Court.
Parties
3. Plaintiff [52skd] is a resident of the State of Ridgeway and was directly affected by the
actions of Defendant.
4. Defendant Officer soukablet is, upon information and belief, employed as a law
enforcement officer within the State of Ridgeway, and was acting under color of law at
all times relevant to this complaint.
Factual Allegations
5. On or about [7/18/2025], Plaintiff was operating a vehicle near the location of a lawful
arrest occurring in the Sterling Gun Club parking lot.
6. Plaintiff attempted to assist law enforcement by using their vehicle to block a bystander
who appeared poised to shoot a tased individual, thereby preventing unnecessary harm.
7. Officer Poxpaa was actively tasing the suspect at the time.
8. After the bystander was tased, Plaintiff moved their vehicle away from the scene.
9. Without lawful warning or justification, Officer soukablet discharged their firearm at
Plaintiff, shooting and injuring them.
10. Plaintiff did not actively pose a threat to anyone at the time of his assault/death.
Claims for Relief
Count I – Excessive Use of Force - 1 R. Stat. § 3114(b)
11. Plaintiff reasserts and incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs.
12. The force used by Officer soukablet was excessive, unreasonable, and violated Plaintiff's
rights under Ridgeway law.
13. Plaintiff suffered injury and emotional harm as a result.
Count II – Wrongful Conduct / Use of Deadly Force/ Wrongful Death - 1 R. Stat. §
3109
14. Defendant engaged in wrongful conduct by discharging a firearm against an unarmed
individual, resulting in the plaintiffs death.
15. Such conduct constitutes reckless or intentional use of deadly force in violation of duty
and standard procedure.
Count III – Official Misconduct - R.C.C. § 6.06 (Not a tort, used to show defendants
illegal actions) and 1 R. Stat. § 3114(b)
16. At all relevant times, Defendant was acting under the color of official capacity as a
Ridgeway law enforcement officer.
17. Defendant knowingly and intentionally violated official policy, abused their lawful
authority, and caused unjustified harm to the Plaintiff.
18. This constitutes official misconduct as defined under Ridgeway civil and ethical
standards.
19. Defendant’s actions erode public trust and demonstrate a willful disregard for the rights
and safety of Ridgeway residents.
Prayer for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court:
● Enter judgment in Plaintiff’s favor against Defendant;
● Declare Defendant’s actions unlawful and in violation of Ridgeway civil rights
protections;
● Award compensatory damages;
● Award punitive damages for official misconduct and willful misuse of authority;
● Grant such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
/s/ DJA M AF1
DJAMAF1
DJAMAF1 & Associates LLP
Managing Partner
Attorney for Plaintiff 52skd
Exhibit A
