Gun shop found liable in shooting of two Milwaukee Police officers
Posted: Oct 14, 2015 6:35 PM EST
By Christie Green
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS58) -- Badger Guns was found liable and negligent in the shooting of the two Milwaukee Police Officers.
The jury awarded officer Bryan Norberg $1.5 million and officer Graham Kunisch $3.5 million.
The jury didn't believe it was a conspiracy and voted no for conspiracy charges.
Badger Guns was ordered to pay $730,000 in punitive damages.
Norberg received $490,000 for past pain and suffering and Kunisch was awarded $975,000 for future pain.
The trial began September 30, and closing arguments took place October 12.
The plaintiff said Badger Guns didn't stop a straw purchase that led to the shooting of officers Norberg and Kunisch.