Milwaukee reaches $2.3 million settlement in Dontre Hamilton case

The City of Milwaukee has reached a tentative $2.3 million settlement with the family of Dontre Hamilton, who was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer three years ago in Red Arrow Park. The possible settlement was made public Tuesday when a resolution authorizing it was assigned to the city's Judiciary and Legislation Committee. The settlement must be approved by the committee, the full Common Council and Mayor Tom Barrett. "The parties have been in negotiations and have reached a tentative agreement at that amount, but we will not be making further comments until after the proposed...

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