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A man shot twice by Riverside Police in January, 2021, filed a federal suit Dec. 23 against the city of Riverside and the officer who shot him, alleging excessive force, battery and violation of civil rights, and demanding compensatory damages, loss of income, and past and future physical pain and mental suffering.

Riverside Police Officer Evan Wright shot Xavier Lopez Jan. 26 around 14610 Tomlinson Ave, Riverside, the suit claims.

Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez claimed Lopez was a parolee, convicted of assault with a firearm, who was wanted for an outstanding parole violation in a video statement released April 16.

Officers were attempting to

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