Dennis Bodden

Family of man fatally shot by off-duty Pineville officer files $10 million lawsuit

Nick de la Canal

The family of Dennis Bodden, a Charlotte man fatally shot by an off-duty Pineville police officer in 2024, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the town and two officers involved in the shooting.

Dennis Bodden poses with family. Bodden was killed by a Pineville police sergeant on May 14, 2024.

Crime & Justice

Attorney for Dennis Bodden's family 'exploring all options' after police footage release

Nick de la Canal

Dennis Bodden's family is "considering all legal options" after the Pineville Police Department published footage over the weekend showing a police sergeant shooting and killing Bodden outside his apartment in May.

Crime & Justice

From attorney to mental illness: The police shooting of Dennis Bodden

Nick de la Canal

A Pineville police sergeant fatally shot Dennis Bodden, 46, on May 14 after he allegedly stole food and wine from a Food Lion in south Charlotte. Here's what we know about the case.