MADISON — The family of 19-year-old Tony Robinson, who died at the hands of a Madison police officer earlier this year has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Tony Robinson
Officer Matt Kenny shot Tony Robinson in March.
Kenny was responding to calls that Robinson had been running in traffic and had assaulted two people. Witnesses said Robinson was high on mushrooms. Kenny said Robinson attacked him, forcing him to open fire.
Investigators concluded Kenny didn't violate protocol and prosecutors declined to charge him with any criminal wrongdoing.
Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny
Robinson's family filed their lawsuit in Madison on Wednesday, August 12th against the city and Kenny. They allege Kenny's conduct was unreasonable and violated Robinson's constitutional rights.
Deputy City Attorney Patricia Lauten said she hasn't seen the lawsuit but vowed to mount a vigorous defense.
The Robinson family is being represented by Loevy & Lovey Attorneys at Law. That law firm released the following statement to FOX6 News: