JUST IN: The family of a man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake has filed a notice of claim seeking $3 million from the City of Tempe.
TEMPE, AZ — The family of a man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake while police officers watched is seeking $3 million from the City of Tempe.
"Sean Bickings family filed a Notice of Claim with the City of Tempe to seek Justice for his tragic death. His drowning caused tremendous grief to family and friends. We will have additional information to provide in the near future," stated Benjamin Taylor and Dominic Gomez, the family's attorneys. Police say during their questioning, Bickings jumped a fence and entered the lake near the pedestrian bridge. He swam about 40 yards out before starting to struggle and eventually drowned in the lake.
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