Family of trans man sues Sharon Police Department over shooting death

SHARON, Pa.-- A federal judge has ordered mediation in the civil rights lawsuit over the officer-involved shooting death of Sean Hake, 23.

The suit, filed by Sean's family July 21, 2017, alleges assault, battery and violation of Sean's civil rights when he was shot and killed during an encounter with officers from the Sharon Police Department. The officers were responding to a 911 call from Sean's mother, Cynthia Loya, who claimed Sean had held a razor to her (the mother's) neck.

The lawsuit seeks in excess of $75,000 including court costs, attorney's fees, and punitive damages.

The Sharon Police Department answered the lawsuit August 21, 2017, denying that Sean Hake's civil rights were violated, and calling for the lawsuit to be dismissed.

After Pennsylvania State Police investigated the shooting, and Mercer County District Attorney Miles Karson announced that no charges would be filed.

The parties will meet with a mediator on October 19.

You can view the lawsuit, Sharon Police Department response, and previous article here.

Download lawsuit and police response at http://www.wfmj.com/story/36330311/sharon-police-answer-suit-filed-over-transgender-shooting-death