San Mateo County has agreed to pay $4.5 million the family of Chinedu Okobi, who died after being tased and beaten for jaywalking in Millbrae.
Pastor Michael McBride, left, stands near Ekene Okobi, center, and Tobenna Okobi, siblings of Chinedu Okobo, during a press conference held by Attorney John Burris calling for an investigation into the death of Chinedu Okobi at the hands of San MateoSan Mateo County has agreed to pay $4.5 million to the family of a 36-year-old Black man who died after being tased and beaten after he was jaywalking in Millbrae.
Video at the scene shows Okobi walking away when deputies confronted him and trying to run away at one point. He also punched Sheriff Joshua Wang in the face, which is whenand a violent struggle ensued. Other deputies arrived and used batons and pepper spray on him. Okobi died as a result of the police encounter, and the coroner ruled that the cause of death was from "cardiac arrest following physical exertion, physical restraint, and recent electro-muscular disruption."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Peninsula firefighters rescue 3 people, including baby, trapped in rolled vehicleSan Mateo County firefighters rescued three people including an infant from rollover crash Sunday afternoon.
Read more »
'Imagine the danger': Teens target strangers in Orbeez attacks in San Mateo Co.: sheriff's office'A toy gun is a toy gun until it is used to victimize others.' There's shock in San Carlos after authorities said groups of teens are using toy guns to shoot gel balls at random people.
Read more »
Dangerous social media challenge involves gel pellet gunsSan Mateo County Sheriff's Department says a dangerous social media challenge involving a popular toy gun is happening throughout the county.
Read more »
Duval County home sales: San Marco riverfront Colonial takes top spot in DecemberFrom the river to the Beaches, here are the top-10 most-expensive homes sold in Duval County for December.
Read more »
San Diego County, city invest $503K for 20 youth shelter bedsThe expansion brings the number of Urban Street Angels shelter beds to 70
Read more »
Amtrak weekend service between San Diego, Orange County resumesAmtrak service between San Diego and Orange County resumed weekend operations on Saturday after being shut down for emergency repairs in October 2022.
Read more »