A Maryland jury has awarded the family of Korryn Gaines more than $37 million in damages in their civil lawsuit against Baltimore County for the death of Gaines, who was shot to death by a police officer in August 2016.

Family of Korryn Gaines to Sue Officer, County for Wrongful Death

Breanna Edwards

9/13/16 4:33pm

The family of Korryn Gaines, the young Maryland mother who was shot and killed by a Baltimore County police officer in August, is planning to file a $4 million lawsuit alleging wrongful death, CBS Baltimore reports.

Vindication: Jury Awards the Family of Korryn Gaines More Than $37,000,000 in Damages

Family of Korryn Gaines to Sue Officer, County for Wrongful Death

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