UPDATE: The City Manager’s Office has confirmed that the Ferrell family received their settlement check around 9 o’clock this morning.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The City of Charlotte will pay the family of Jonathan Ferrell $2.25 million after Ferrell was shot and killed by a CMPD officer, according to a document WCCB obtained.
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon announcing the settlement. Officials say the settlement will not impact this year’s budget and will come from reserve funds.
Ferrell, 24, wrecked his car in east Charlotte and after wrecking, Ferrell went to a nearby home. The woman inside called 911, saying Ferrell was trying to force his way into her home.
Investigators say Officer Wes Kerrick was one of three police officers who responded. Officers say once on scene, Ferrell charged at them and refused to listen to their orders to stop.
One officer fired a TASER at Ferrell, but according to the defense, the TASER had no effect on Ferrell.The defense says Ferrell continued to advance on Kerrick.
Kerrick shot Ferrell when he allegedly saw Ferrell reach for his waistband. The two then allegedly fell to the ground and began fighting. The defense says Ferrell hit Kerrick in the face and grabbed Kerrick’s gun.
Investigators say Kerrick fired a total of 12 shots, 10 of which hit Ferrell. Ferrell was not armed. Kerrick is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting.
