Family of Boy Shot at a Rec Center Reaches $9.5M Settlement with St. Paul, Minnesota

The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.

The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

The shooting happened on Jan. 18, 2023, outside the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center across from Central High School.