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Valor Awarded Officer Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting

5/29/2025

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Former Olathe police officer Conner Thompson, honored with two valor awards for his actions during a tragic New Year’s Eve incident, now faces a federal lawsuit claiming excessive force in the fatal shooting of Brandon Lynch, who had schizophrenia. As the legal battle unfolds, Thompson has transitioned to a police role in a Seattle suburb.

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Former Olathe police officer Conner Thompson, honored with two valor awards for his actions during a tragic New Year’s Eve incident, now faces a federal lawsuit claiming excessive force in the fatal shooting of Brandon Lynch, who had schizophrenia. As the legal battle unfolds, Thompson has transitioned to a police role in a Seattle suburb.