Family of Man Shot During Mental Health Crisis by Colorado Police Receives Record $19 Million Settlement
- The family of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old man killed by police during a mental health crisis, will receive $19 million, the largest settlement for a police killing in Colorado history.
- The settlement requires changes to police training including establishing a crisis response team and training officers in crisis intervention.
- The state of Colorado will create new virtual reality training for state troopers focused on de-escalating tense situations with officers from multiple agencies.
- A park will be dedicated to Glass's memory and his parents will address state troopers in a video message.
- Two officers involved in the shooting are facing charges including second-degree murder.