Texas Man Shot By Police In His Own Home Gets Sweet Revenge

An armed, angry man at an apartment complex in Austin, Texas was shot and injured by police officers dispatched to the scene. But this time, there would be a twist.

The injured man has pulled a surprising "uno reverse card" and has filed suit against the police officer who shot him.

When did the Incident Occur?

According to MySA, on April 6 of this year, Austin Police Department received a 911 call at 2 am with a report of two men arguing loudly in an apartment.

Officers were dispatched to the location. They located the unit and knocked on the door while announcing themselves to the residents inside.

Officer Gabriel Walker Prado witnessed the men arguing through their patio door and upon seeing that one of the men had a weapon in his hand, fired four shots into the room. The armed man, identified as Avelino Medel II, was struck and injured by the gunfire.

It was later determined that the two combative men were father and son. Medel II, the son, was confirmed to have brandished a firearm but it was concluded that the weapon was held in a "non-threatening way", as it had been pointed to the ceiling and no shots fired.

Painful Aftermath

Medel II has filed a lawsuit against both the City of Austin and Officer Walker Pado for excessive force. Medel's lawyer asserts his client is suffering from internal injuries from the gunshot as well as PTSD from the altercation. He also claims that APD has a history of failing to de-escalate situations without the use of excessive force.

Officer Pado was placed on administrative leave following the incident, and Medel II is seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain incurred from the event.