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Bird Family Seeks Civil Action in Death

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A Tulsa family is seeking civil action against a security guard who shot—and eventually killed Monroe Bird III.

Attorney Mario Solomon-Simmons says toxicology reports show the guard had been using marijuana prior to the shooting. Solomon-Simmons says in states that allow marijuana the guard would be is considered intoxicated.

Bird was shot in a car at an apartment complex last February. The guard said at the time, Bird was trying to back over him; claims the family disputes. Bird died four months later