San Bernardino City Settles Deadly Police Shooting Case for $4.8 Million

Wrongful Death Settlement Reached

• 💔 The family of Robert Brown, a young father shot and killed by a San Bernardino police officer, has reached a settlement of nearly $4.9 million.
• 😔 While the family states no amount of money can fix their shattered lives, they hope the settlement will help prevent future tragedies.

Details of the Incident

• 🚨 The shooting occurred in December 2023 after a traffic stop, escalating into a foot pursuit.
• 🏃‍♂️ Robert Brown, who was biracial and Black, ran from Officer Jackson Tubs, jumping over a fence.
• ⚠️ According to the family's attorney, Brown had no weapon and both his hands were visible when he was shot and killed in a backyard.

Lawsuit Allegations

• 📜 The lawsuit claims Officer Tubs violated multiple police department rules and procedures.
• 🚫 A key allegation is that motorcycle officers are not supposed to engage in single-person foot pursuits, which was a violation of policy.
• ⚖️ Although there was no admission of liability in the settlement, the significant payout suggests the city recognized the case's potential risks.

Family's Grief and Hope

• 🗣️ The family has been experiencing trauma and grief for the past 16 months, missing birthdays, phone calls, and holidays without their loved one.
• 🎂 A poignant detail is that the victim's sister, who is pregnant, has a due date that falls on her deceased brother's birthday.
• 🏘️ The family expressed a desire to feel safe in their own homes, cities, and neighborhoods.

Official Response

• 📰 KTLA has reached out to the City of San Bernardino and the Police Department for a statement but has not yet received a response.