On September 14, 2022, Timothy Michael Randall, aged 29, was fatally shot by Sgt. Shane Iversen during a traffic stop in Rusk County, Texas. Randall was on the phone with his mother when he pulled over for Iversen, who claimed Randall had run a stop sign—a point Randall denied.
The interaction escalated quickly; Iversen demanded Randall exit his car, leading to a physical confrontation. Dashcam footage shows Iversen wrestling Randall to the ground despite him raising his arms in compliance and pleading for clarity on his arrest. When Randall attempted to flee, Iversen drew his service weapon and shot him in the chest, resulting in Randall’s collapse on the street. Medical attempts to revive him were futile.
In the aftermath, Randall’s mother, Wendy Tippitt, sought answers but received little information regarding her son’s death. A grand jury later opted not to indict Iversen, intensifying Tippitt’s frustration. She only obtained the dashcam footage nearly two years later, which revealed a lack of aggression from Randall, leading her to advocate for justice amid a perceived indifference from authorities.
Experts reviewing the footage have criticized Iversen’s use of deadly force, noting that Randall was unarmed and posed no immediate threat. The legal responses following the incident include a federal lawsuit filed by Tippitt against Iversen and Rusk County, arguing excessive force and unlawful detention.
As of October 2023, the case’s future remains uncertain, hinging on a decision regarding Iversen’s claim of qualified immunity. Randall, who had faced past challenges but remained optimistic, is memorialized by a grieving family yearning for recognition and accountability in the wake of his tragic death.
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