A Seattle family will receive $3.5 million from the city to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit involving the 2017 shooting death of a Black pregnant mother of four inside her home by the police, CNN reported. 

Charleena Lyles’ family was set to see the city of Seattle in court in February 2022, however, they were able to strike an agreement on Monday, according to a news release from the lawyers representing Lyles’ family and estate. 

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The specific terms of the settlement will include a payment of $3.5 million and the removal of officers Steven McNew and Jason Anderson from the lawsuit within a week, according to the news release.  

Officers McNew and Anderson shot and killed 30-year-old Lyles after responding to a burglary call at Lyle’s home near Magnuson Park on June 18, 2017.  

They reportedly shot the Black pregnant mother in front of her children after they claim she came toward them with a knife.  

Police were familiar with Lyles and aware that she had a mental condition. The mother of four was told by a judge earlier in the year to get a mental health assessment done.  

The family believes that Seattle police were negligent and violated Lyles’ civil rights as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act because she was mentally ill.  

The city has to wait for the court to approve dismissing the remainder of the case against it, which “usually takes several months,” per the release. 

“It is indisputable that this has been a tragedy, and we are glad to have some level of closure for the parties,” Dan Nolte, a spokesperson for Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, said in a statement. 

“We stand by the multiple layers of review of this event and are pleased that the officers will be dismissed from the lawsuit. The remaining parties will be mutually seeking judicial approval for a resolution of all claims,” the statement read. 

Attorney Karen Clark, who represents Lyles’ children, said “it has been my honor and privilege to represent the best interests of Charleena Lyles’ four beautiful children.” 

“I am thankful that the City has settled this case … her killing should never have happened,” Clark continued. “What happened to Charleena in her own home when she called for help — was a moral outrage. May the City and our community begin the healing process.” 

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