City of Austin, TX to Pay $3.3 Million to Family of Man Killed by Police Officer

Austin City Council approved a $3.3 million settlement today for the family of Landon Nobles, who was killed by a police officer in 2017.

The 24-year-old was shot on 6th Street after police say he fired a gun in their direction, but his family denies this.

Former Police Chief Brian Manley said at the time Nobles fired a shot into the air and police began chasing him. Then, he said Nobles turned around and fired shots at officers.

Read the source article at fox7austin.com