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Maverick Lyon, an Oregon college lacrosse player, sued Albany police and Benton County over a January 6, 2026, shooting in Albany that followed his escape from his brother, who had held him at knifepoint.Maverick Lyon sued Albany police and Benton County over a January 6, 2026, shooting, alleging officers used excessive force after he escaped his brother’s knife attack and dropped his own knife.Maverick Lyon sued Albany police and Benton County over a January 6, 2026, shooting after he escaped his brother’s knife attack, as officials had previously ruled the officers’ use of force justified.