Gun shop found liable in shooting of two Milwaukee Police officers

By Christie Green

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS58) -- Badger Guns was found liable and negligent in the shooting of the two Milwaukee Police Officers.

The jury awarded officer Bryan Norberg $1.5 million and officer Graham Kunisch $3.5 million.

The jury didn't believe it was a conspiracy and voted no for conspiracy charges.

Badger Guns was ordered to pay $730,000 in punitive damages.

Norberg received $490,000 for past pain and suffering and Kunisch was awarded $975,000 for future pain.

The trial began September 30, and closing arguments took place October 12.

The plaintiff said Badger Guns didn't stop a straw purchase that led to the shooting of officers Norberg and Kunisch.