Archive · 19 May 2025
Family Settles Lawsuit After Fatal Shooting by Washington Deputy
A family has settled a lawsuit with Clark County for $3.5 million because of a deputy shooting a Black man named Jenoah Donald.
The shooting happened after a traffic stop in 2021.
The family sued the county, saying the shooting was wrong.
The county, while settling, denies they did anything wrong.
The family's lawyers said the settlement is a way to show that the deputy should be held accountable.
This case is similar to another one where a different family also sued the county after a fatal shooting.
The Clark County Council agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle the wrongful death lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed by the family of Jenoah Donald, who was fatally shot by Deputy Sean Boyle.
The shooting occurred in February 2021, eight days after the traffic stop.
The family's attorneys said the settlement provides accountability and closure.
An investigation deemed the shooting justified, but the county denies liability.
- Who
- The family of Jenoah Donald and the Clark County Council.
- What
- A wrongful death lawsuit was settled.
- When
- The settlement was agreed upon on Wednesday in relation to a 2021 incident.
- Where
- Clark County, Washington.
- Why
- To provide accountability and closure for the family.
Family of Jenoah Donald
Clark County
Justification of Shooting
Family of Jenoah Donald
The shooting was wrongful and excessive use of force.
Clark County
The shooting was justified and the deputy acted within the law.
- Victim
- Jenoah Donald
- Date of Shooting
- February 12, 2021
- Settlement Amount
- $3.5 million
- Location
- Clark County, Washington
- Deputy Involved
- Sean Boyle
- Cause of Death
- Shot in the head