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Family of Wilmington police shooting victim disputes department’s account as they announce plan to sue city for $25 million
The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner disputes the Wilmington Police Department's account of his fatal shooting and has announced plans to sue the city for $25 million. Police body camera videos were released jointly by state and local officials, with the DOJ's Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust investigating the incident. The family's lawyers called for charges against the officer involved and emphasized the need for accountability.
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