Family of Slain Woman Killed by Chicago Police Officer’s Aimless Shots Wins $4.5 Million

On Wednesday, close to a year after her death, the Chicago City Council approved a $4.5 million settlement for Boyd's family.

By Jorge Rivas Mar 15, 2013

Rekia Boyd, 22, died on March 22, 2012, just a day after she was shot in the back of the head by a off-duty Chicago police detective Dante Servin. Boyd’s family filed suit last April alleging that Servin opened fire after having an argumenton with one person among a group of individuals Boyd was standing with in Douglas Park.

On Wednesday, close to a year after her death, the Chicago City Council approved a $4.5 million settlement for Boyd’s family.

WLS-TV has more details: 

Rekia’s Boyd’s family will receive $4.5 million as part of a wrongful death settlement approved by the city council. But justice, they say, will not be served until and unless Detective Servin is criminally charged.

"Superintendent (Garry) McCarthy and State’s Attorney (Anita) Alvarez should accelerate their investigation and bring charges," said Bishop Tavis Grant. "It’s very clear this woman was murdered."

Boyd’s family is still troubled that the officer is still with the department. Detective Servin was placed on administrative duty after the shooting where he remains today.

"We didn’t even get a damn I’m sorry yet. We’re still waiting," Boyd’s brother, Martinez Sutton told WLS-TV.