LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) --&nbsp;The city of Lawrence is arguing that a man who was shot by its officers caused his own injuries by refusing to follow directions during a confrontation with police.

Akira Lewis was shot in May 2018 by an officer who said she mistakenly drew her gun when she thought she was using a Taser.

He has sued two officers, the city of Lawrence, the police chief and its police department.

He alleges the officers used excessive force and weren't properly trained. In a response filed in federal court, the city contends Lewis “unreasonably” refused to take actions to avoid harm.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) --&nbsp;The city of Lawrence is arguing that a man who was shot by its officers caused his own injuries by refusing to follow directions during a confrontation with police.Akira Lewis was shot in May 2018 by an officer who said she mistakenly drew her gun when she thought she was using a Taser.He has sued two officers, the city of Lawrence, the police chief and its police department.He alleges the officers used excessive force and weren't properly trained. In a response filed in federal court, the city contends Lewis “unreasonably” refused to take actions to avoid harm.(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

City of Lawrence denies excessive force in man's shooting