{"id":404064,"date":"2026-08-12T01:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T01:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/404064\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T01:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T01:16:12","slug":"fort-worth-reaches-11-25-million-settlement-with-atatiana-jefferson-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/404064\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth reaches $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson family"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FORT WORTH, Texas – The city of Fort Worth has reached a settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson, the woman who was shot and killed by former police officer Aaron Dean.<\/p>\n

Settlement in Atatiana Jefferson Case \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The city is prepared to pay $11.25 million for Jefferson\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

Fort Worth has already approved $3.5 million for Zion Carr, the nephew who was with Jefferson when she was killed.<\/p>\n

A large portion of the new payout will be divided into trust funds for Carr and another nephew, as well as other family members.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“Atatiana Jefferson’s family and loved ones have suffered a profound and unimaginable loss,” said Mayor Mattie Parker. “While no settlement can undo the devastating impact of this tragedy, we hope this agreement offers a meaningful measure of closure and allows everyone to move forward.”<\/p>\n

Ashley Carr shared a statement that said the settlement bring the legal conclusion following her sister\u2019s tragic death.<\/p>\n

“This case represents a rare instance in which a family has received accountability both criminally and civilly following the killing of their loved one by a police officer,” she said in part. “While we are grateful that Atatiana\u2019s case resulted in both criminal and civil accountability, neither a conviction nor a financial settlement can restore what was taken from our family. Nothing can bring Atatiana home.”<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The Fort Worth City Council must still approve the settlement on Aug. 25.<\/p>\n

Atatiana Jefferson\u2019s Death \"\" <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Jefferson was killed inside her mother\u2019s home in 2019 while she was babysitting her 8-year-old nephew.<\/p>\n

A neighbor made a non-emergency call to police about an open door. Officer Aaron Dean responded to the call and began checking out the property.<\/p>\n

He shot Jefferson through a window. She was in a bedroom and holding a gun after hearing a noise in her backyard.<\/p>\n

Dean is serving 12 years in prison for a manslaughter conviction.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story comes from a news release from the city of Fort Worth, as well as past news coverage.<\/p>\n

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