In a statement released through their attorneys, Corado's family members said they would 'keep her memory alive always.' 'Nothing will bring Mely back to us and we are forever heartbroken by her violent death caused by those who are meant to protect and serve the community,' the statement read. 'We hope this settlement sends a loud message to LAPD and all law enforcement agencies across the country that officers must account for their surroundings when firing their guns.'
The family's lawyers called the settlement the largest pretrial payout ever in an LAPD shooting case. 'Mely's death was entirely preventable if the officers had followed their training and accounted for their background while firing,' said attorney Neil Gehlawat. 'Officers must look at the dangers posed to bystanders at all times.'
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