San Diego Council Approves $30 Million Settlement in Police Killing of 16-Year-Old Konoa Wilson

Overview

• The City Council voted unanimously to approve the payment, which will come from the Public Liability Fund.
• The amount is among the largest U.S. settlements in a police killing case and exceeds the $27 million paid to George Floyd’s family.
• Police-released surveillance and body-camera footage show Wilson running from gunfire at the Santa Fe Depot and Officer Daniel Gold firing as Wilson exited the station.
• Officers later found a handgun concealed under Wilson’s clothing, and police say the video shows no sign he fired or was holding it when he was shot.
• A city document states the agreement is not an admission of liability, and the district attorney’s office continues to review the case as Gold remains on paid administrative duty.