Jones

BACKGROUND

On May 3, 2011, City of Pittsburgh Police Officer Richard Hosier attempted to make a traffic stop of a Cadillac that had failed to stop at a stop sign. Reporter’s Transcript (“RT”) 872- 73, 877-90; ECF No. 37-4 at 912-13, 917-930. The driver of the Cadillac did not stop even though the lights on the marked patrol car were on. Id. Hosier followed the Cadillac through a crowded shopping center and onto a street. Id. The Cadillac stopped when it hit a wall as the driver attempted to make a 90-degree turn at the end of a roadway. ECF No. 37-4 at 929. Hosier’s patrol car stopped about one car length behind the Cadillac. ECF No. 37-4 at 930. After the Cadillac stopped, the driver, who was later identified as Jones, exited the vehicle. Id. As Jones exited the Cadillac, the windshield of Hosier’s car exploded and glass shards hit him in the face. ECF No. 37-4 at 931. Hosier felt at least three impacts to his car. Id. Hosier started firing back at Jones. ECF No. 37-4 at 933. Jones continued to shoot at Hosier as Hosier exited his vehicle; Hosier returned fire until his gun jammed. ECF No. 37-4 at 936. Then, Jones began to walk south down a little alleyway. ECF…