San Diego Approves Historic Settlement for Police Shooting

San Diego city attorney's office agrees to a historic USD 30 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old fatally shot by police. The settlement, if approved, would surpass the USD 27 million paid in the George Floyd case, highlighting issues of racial violence in policing.

The San Diego city attorney's office has reached a landmark USD 30 million settlement with the family of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson, who was fatally shot by police last January. This payout would be one of the largest for a police-involved death in US history.

A resolution to authorize the proposed settlement is scheduled for discussion during the city council's agenda on Tuesday morning. This case underscores the need for reforms within policing, echoing sentiments from the George Floyd case.

Footage captured from January 28 revealed Wilson running from an armed individual at a downtown train station when he was shot by San Diego Police Officer Daniel Gold. Allegations of racial violence have been made against the officer, as Wilson, who was Black, was not a suspect and posed no threat.

(With inputs from agencies.)