An attorney for the city argued that Ortiz and Shurtleff opened fire because they believed that Zerby was going to shoot them. An attorney for Zerby's father said that Shurtleff accidentally discharged his handgun and fired one shot, causing Ortiz to believe Zerby fired a shot and then fire his shotgun.Winton, Richard; Vives, Ruben. Family of Long Beach man awarded in death, Los Angeles Times, April 3, 2013
