Garvey Family Sues State Over Shooting | Montpelier News

A Vermont family sues the state after their 55-year-old father, Scott Garvey, was fatally shot by a state trooper during a mental health crisis — sparking a civil rights lawsuit alleging unconstitutional force, ADA violations, and negligence, despite the AG’s decision not to prosecute. Officers entered Garvey’s home with a warrant after hours of failed communication; his family insists he was holding a cane, not a weapon, and that medical needs were ignored. The case underscores a troubling pattern: no Vermont state trooper has ever faced criminal charges for using force since 1977 — prompting the family to demand accountability and reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4a08cfb43616e67