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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio

Family of woman shot dead by cops after calling 911 to report an intruder to be paid $10m for her killing

The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot dead by a white police officer in Illinois last summer after she called 911, has reached a $10 million settlement over her death, according to reports.

After “extensive confidential discussion” between attorneys for Massey’s family and officials in Sangamon County, the two parties have agreed to settle through mediation, according to a memo seen by CBS News.

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