Killing of Mohamed Bah
The killing of Mohamed Bah was an incident that occurred on September 25, 2012. During the incident, Mohamed Bah age 28 was fatally shot 8 times inside his Manhattan apartment by New York City Police officers.
| Date | September 25, 2012 |
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| Location | New York City, New York, US |
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| Outcome | Mohamed Bah dies |
| Deaths | Mohamed Bah |
| Charges | None filed |
| Litigation | Civil lawsuit settled for $2.21 million |
The incident prompted the Bah family to file a $70 million civil lawsuit against New York City. The lawsuit demanded the city implement changes in the way police deal with people suffering from a mental illness.
In 2017, the Bah family settled in court for $2.21 million. The officers were found to have used unnecessary force but did not face charges.
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