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County Pays $7.5 Million to Widow of VPD Officer Killed in Mistaken Identity Shooting
Clark County settles negligence lawsuit with family of officer shot by sheriff's deputy during confrontation with robbery suspect.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:34pm
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Clark County has agreed to pay $7.5 million to the widow of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota to resolve a negligence lawsuit following the 2022 incident where a sheriff's deputy mistakenly shot and killed the off-duty officer during a confrontation with a robbery suspect.
Why it matters
This settlement highlights the tragic consequences that can occur when law enforcement mistakes an innocent person for a suspect, as well as the importance of proper training and protocols to prevent such incidents. The payout also underscores the financial toll these types of mistakes can have on local governments.
The details
According to the lawsuit, a robbery suspect named Julio Cesar Segura was fleeing from law enforcement when he approached Sahota's house. Sahota, who was off-duty at the time, confronted Segura outside his home while his wife called 911. Segura stabbed Sahota as they wrestled in the driveway, then ran towards the front door. Sahota picked up his gun, which had fallen to the ground, and chased after Segura. When sheriff's deputies arrived, one quickly exited his patrol car and shot Sahota, mistaking him for the criminal suspect. Sahota died from the gunshot wounds.
- On January 29, 2022, Officer Donald Sahota was shot and killed by a Clark County sheriff's deputy.
- On January 25, 2025, Sahota's widow filed a negligence lawsuit against the county.
- On March 11, 2026, Clark County agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle the lawsuit.
The players
Donald Sahota
A 53-year-old Vancouver Police Officer who was killed in 2022 when a sheriff's deputy mistook him for a robbery suspect.
Julio Cesar Segura
The robbery suspect who was fleeing from law enforcement and confronted by Officer Sahota outside his home, leading to the tragic mistaken identity shooting.
Angus Lee
The former Grant County prosecutor who represented Sahota's widow in the negligence lawsuit against Clark County.
Mark Lindquist
The attorney who represented Sahota's widow in the negligence lawsuit against Clark County.
Clark County
The county that agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle the negligence lawsuit filed by Sahota's widow.
What they’re saying
“We were honored to represent Mrs. Sahota in this tragedy. We appreciate the county agreed to resolve this case fairly so Mrs. Sahota has accountability and closure.”
— Angus Lee, Former Grant County Prosecutor
What’s next
Segura was convicted of felony murder in June 2024 and is serving a 29-year sentence. The settlement with Sahota's widow brings closure to the tragic incident, but it remains to be seen what steps the county and law enforcement will take to prevent similar mistaken identity shootings in the future.
The takeaway
This case highlights the devastating consequences that can occur when law enforcement mistakes an innocent person for a suspect, as well as the importance of thorough training, clear protocols, and accountability measures to prevent such tragic incidents. The substantial payout to Sahota's widow underscores the heavy financial toll these mistakes can have on local governments.
