A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against The Town Of Erwin And An Officer With The Town Police Department. The Suit, Which Was Filed On Behalf Of David Tipton Jr., Claimed He Was Shot By Officer Josh Ollis While Attempting To Comply With Directives. Tipton Survived The Shooting But Lost His Eye, Had To Have Surgery To Rebuild His Nose And Orbital Sockets And Is Losing The Vision In His Other Eye. The Town Attorney Has Declined To Comment On The Pending Lawsuit.
