Police officer facing wrongful death lawsuit was given 'valor' awards for fatal shooting The family of Brandon Lynch, 27, is suing the officer, Conner Thompson, and the city of Olathe, Kansas, claiming excessive force and improper training, which the city denies. nbcnews.com nbcnews.com / feeds nbcnews-com .. nbcnews-com-business / / #news / / 6 days 6d Share