Arizona man paralyzed after sheriff's response over alleged swatting

An Arizona man, Axeel Melendez, is suing the Pima County Sheriff's Department for $176 million after a "swatting" incident left him partially paralyzed. The incident occurred when deputies responded to a fake call made from out of state, leading them to fire into Melendez's home as he believed an intruder was breaking in, causing serious injuries. Melendez's attorney claims the deputies ignored warnings that his residence was a swatting target and failed to respond appropriately, resulting in lasting physical harm and disruption to his life.

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