Legal Opinion
Jim Maxwell v. County of San Diego
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 13, 2012No. 10-56671, 10-56706PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by Judge FARRIS; Dissent by Judge IKUTA.
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FARRIS, Circuit Judge:
These consolidated appeals concern the aftermath of the shooting of Kristin Marie Maxwell-Bruce by her husband, Lowell Bruce.
I
Around 10:50 PM on December 14, 2006, Lowell, a San Diego County Sheriffs Department deputy, shot Kristin in the jaw in the couple’s bedroom.1 At the time, Lowell and Kristin lived in the home of Kristin’s parents, Jim and Kay Maxwell, along with Lowell and Kristin’s children and Kay’s father, Fred Stevens. Kristin was able to call 911 for help. Lowell also called 911 and told the 911…
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