An Arizona man left paralyzed during a police response to a fake emergency call is preparing to sue Pima County after hackers allegedly doxxed and blackmailed him through Rust. Axeel Melendez, now 24, and his mother have filed a notice of claim seeking $176 million from Pima County and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Article continues after adArticle continues after adPima County Sheriff’s DepartmentMelendez immediately called 911 to warn authorities that he could be swatted. The notice of claim alleges the caller used an invalid out-of-state number, gave inconsistent details and contacted authorities through Tucson’s non-emergency 311 service. The claim alleges deputies acted negligently and recklessly by failing to connect the emergency report with his earlier warning.