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Family calls for accountability after 2021 officer-involved shooting; speaker demands records and compensation
Summary
At the May 12 citizens forum a man identified as Trevor Carrico described his brother Colton being shot by a Paris police officer in 2021 and urged the council to seek accountability, public records and compensation; he said files have been sealed and public-information requests denied.
A man identified as Trevor Carrico used the City Councilcitizens forum on May 12 to describe a 2021 officer-involved shooting in which he said his brother, Colton Carrico, was shot in the back and left paralyzed.
Carrico identified himself as a U.S. Marine veteran and recounted the familystory and grievances, saying the family has sought records and accountability. He accused a Paris officer, named in his remarks as Derek Bristow, of shooting his brother and said the family's public-information requests had been refused and that files were sealed by the city attorney.
Direct remarks
Trevor Carrico said: "Officer Derek Bristow stole all those things from Colton that night." He said his brother was shot in the back on June 1, 2021, and described long-term medical needs and loss of quality of life.
Requests and allegations
Carrico urged the council to investigate and asked federal agencies and media to examine the case; he asked the city to dismiss pending charges against his father, seek compensation for his brother and said he planned protests if the family did not receive what he called "justice." He also said a family member faces ongoing burdens including ankle-monitor costs and recurring monthly payments.
Council and mayor remarks
Councilmembers reminded speakers about the citizens forum rules and warned against personal attacks on staff and council. The mayor interrupted to remind the forum that the Texas Open Meetings Act limits council response to citizen remarks (staff may refer matters to a future agenda or staff member), and the mayor and other council members declined to debate the factual claims during the forum.
What the record shows
The forum is a record of public comment; Cropping the transcript to the council minutes does not change that comments do not equate to council findings. No formal staff report or council action on the shooting or on the specific public-records and litigation claims was taken at the May 12 meeting. The council did not vote on any motion related to the allegations at this meeting.
Next steps indicated in meeting
No formal next-step or staff assignment on the subject appears in the transcript. Council members reminded speakers that complaints involving city employees or personal appeals may be referred to staff or to pursue remedies through appropriate legal channels. The mayor also warned against personal attacks during public comment.
