Politics & Government

St. Paul Reaches $9.5 Million Settlement In Rec Center Shooting Case

The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

(CBS Minnesota)

March 26, 2026 / 8:16 AM CDT

The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.

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The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

The shooting happened on Jan. 18, 2023, outside the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center across from Central High School.

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