From [HERE] A lawsuit filed in federal court in Macon accuses a former state trooper of excessive force in shooting a man who was fleeing from authorities in a 2010 incident. The lawsuit was filed July 13 by Mackey Wiggins of Warner Robins against Justin Tabor. Tabor was a trooper for the Georgia State Patrol at the time of the car and foot chase on July 24, 2010.

Tabor “used deadly force by discharging his service weapon no less than three times -- striking plaintiff at least once in the back as he fled on foot,” the lawsuit states. Tabor’s “use of force was unreasonable, unnecessary and excessive in light of all the circumstances.” The lawsuit states that Wiggins was unarmed, did not resist or pose a threat or act aggressively toward Tabor.

The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, compensatory and punitive damages as well as attorneys’ fees and court costs.