The family of Robert Liddell has filed a legal claim against the San Diego County Sheriff's Office after deputies shot and killed him during a wellness check in Alpine. - Deputies entered Liddell's home without a warrant after a neighbor reported an open door.
- Liddell emerged from a bedroom holding a BB gun, which the family says was mistaken for a real weapon. - The claim alleges unlawful search and excessive force, violating constitutional rights.
- The Sheriff's Office declined to comment due to pending litigation.