The city of San Bernardino has agreed to a settlement of nearly $5 million to the family of Robert Brown, who was shot by police in 2023 during a foot chase. Police claimed Brown was armed while fleeing, but his family argues that body-camera footage showed he was empty-handed during the fatal incident. The settlement, which is largely intended for Brown's young son, highlights ongoing tensions regarding policing and accountability, especially after accusations on the part of Brown's family that a gun may have been planted post-incident.
Robert Brown was armed according to police; his family contests this with body-cam evidence showing he was empty-handed when shot.
San Bernardino has settled for $4.875 million with Brown's family, indicating the city's acknowledgment of the controversial nature of the incident.
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