Historic $30 Million Settlement: San Diego's Response to Police-Involved Shooting

San Diego agrees to pay $30 million to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer. The settlement is one of the largest in a U.S. wrongful death case involving law enforcement, surpassing the $27 million payout to George Floyd's family.

In a precedent-setting move, the city of San Diego has consented to pay $30 million in a wrongful death settlement to the family of Konoa Wilson, a teenager shot by a police officer. This decision marks one of the largest settlements of its kind in U.S. history, surpassing the well-known George Floyd case.

The settlement, described as a 'business decision' by city officials, is not an admission of liability. Officer Daniel Gold II, responsible for the shooting, remains in his role within the San Diego Police Department, albeit in an administrative capacity. The case has stirred considerable public interest, especially given its financial magnitude and the controversy surrounding police conduct.

The incident that led to the settlement began with a shooting at a train station, where Wilson was pursued by another armed teenager. As Wilson fled, Officer Gold responded and, amidst the chaos, shot him. The alarming body-cam footage has since been pivotal in the subsequent legal actions.