The two deans shot by a student at Denver's East High School last year have taken the first step in filing a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools. Deans Eric Sinclair and Jerald "Wayne" Mason were shot multiple times when a student, Austin Lyle, fired a gun as he was being searched for weapons on March 22, 2023. Lyle was required to be patted down for weapons as part of his safety plan. Documents obtained by 9NEWS show Sinclair and Mason each filed a notice of claim in September 2023. State law requires a notice of claim before a lawsuit is filed against a public entity. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/2-east-high-deans-take-first-step-in-filing-lawsuit-after-shooting/73-2706239f-ec70-4456-bcc2-bdecb04a9e6e ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.