"Colorado City Settles for $1.9 Million with Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police"

The city of Aurora, Colorado has reached a $1.9 million settlement with a Black woman and her four daughters who were handcuffed and held at gunpoint by police in a case of mistaken identity. The incident, which occurred in 2020, sparked outrage and a lawsuit claiming evidence of systemic racism within the police department. The settlement will be evenly divided among the family, with portions for the girls placed into annuities. This marks the latest in a series of settlements for police misconduct in Aurora, including the $15 million settlement with the parents of Elijah McClain. The family's lawyer hopes the settlement sends a message to law enforcement nationwide to use discretion in their responses to situations.