Paul Castaway was a 35-year-old Native American man who died on July 12, 2015, in Denver after being shot by a police officer during a mental-health crisis. His mother, Lynn Eagle Feather, had called 911 and told dispatchers that Castaway suffered from schizophrenia. Officers arrived at a mobile home park on Morrison Road where Paul was seen with a knife.

Police said Castaway confronted officers and moved dangerously close with the weapon; his mother and a nearby security video disputed that account, showing him holding the knife to his own neck rather than advancing. Witnesses said they heard four rapid gunshots and that Castaway’s last words were, What’s wrong with you guys?. Officer Michael Traudt fired the fatal shots; Officer Jerry Lara was also on scene. No arrest was made and the Denver District Attorney cleared Traudt of criminal wrongdoing, prompting protests from the family.

Castaway’s mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit naming Traudt, Lara, the police chief and the City and County of Denver; some claims were dismissed but an excessive-force claim against Traudt was allowed to proceed. Does anyone have information about Paul, the scene that night, or witnesses who saw what happened?