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LA County pays nearly $10M to family of Compton man killed by sheriff’s deputies
By Frank Stoltze at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
L.A. County will pay the family of a man killed by sheriff's deputies $9.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. (Brian Feinzimer / LAist)The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to pay $9.6 million to the family of a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in Compton in 2...
Key takeaway County will pay the family of a man killed by sheriff's deputies $9.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The $9.6 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit of Samuel Herrera Jr. is a significant development in the ongoing conversation about policing and accountability in Los Angeles County. While the county admitted no wrongdoing, the large settlement amount suggests that officials recognized the potential for a costly and damaging trial. The fact that a Corrective Action report found inconsistencies in the deputies' use of force and tactical actions with established policy and training protocols raises questions about the need for further reforms within the sheriff's department. This case also highlights the importance of transparency and oversight in deputy-involved shootings, particularly in light of the rare coroner's inquest that was conducted in this case. As the county continues to grapple with issues of policing and community trust, this settlement serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done to ensure that law enforcement agencies are held accountable for their actions.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? L.A. County will pay the family of a man killed by sheriff's deputies $9.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. (Brian Feinzimer / LAist)The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to pay $9.6 million to the family of a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in Compton in 2...
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