Settlement reached in Vancouver, Wash. fatal police shooting lawsuit
The City Council in Vancouver, Washington, has approved a $725,000 settlement in the police shooting of a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis in April 2020.
Three Vancouver police officers fatally shot William Abbe.
The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office deemed it was lawful and justified.
Kara Brandon, Abbe’s daughter, filed a federal lawsuit in 2021 against the city of Vancouver and the involved officers. It alleged wrongful death, negligence, assault and battery, and excessive force.
The federal judge ordered the case dismissed on Tuesday after the two sides agreed to settle.
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