The Phoenix City Manager apologized and said he will make a family's claim with the Risk Management fund 'a priority,' after an ABC15 investigation. MORE ⬇️
The story focused on Brian and Justina Williamson, whose north Phoenix home was destroyed when police got into an hours-long shootout with a barricaded suspect.
"I feel as though it's easier for them to avoid it and deny it rather than acknowledge it and take ownership or have some accountability," said Justina. Mr. Barton said"negotiations" with the Williamsons broke down over the differences in how the sides assessed the damage and the city's responsibility.
"It was pretty insulting, considering the magnitude of damage that is involved and the sheer amount of money that we've had to pay out of pocket," said Justina."And to know what some of our neighbor's compensation was for the damage that they experienced, which was still impactful, but not anything close to what we got. It didn't seem like they took us seriously at all. It seemed a lot like they're just trying to run us out of time.
In addition to the City Manager, some council members expressed sympathy for what the family has gone through.
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