Veteran’s Death Sparks Lawsuit | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A veteran’s tragic death at the hands of police during a mental health crisis has sparked a lawsuit. Robert Rose, 35, was shot by North Charleston officers after a tense standoff at his apartment—despite mental health professionals having secured a court order for his hospitalization. Officers broke into his car, prompting Rose to emerge wielding a hatchet before retreating inside. SWAT deployed tear gas, and when he reappeared armed with two hatchets, police fired. Rose died hours later. His father is suing the city, claiming officers failed to give him time to comply and that he posed no…