Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on Los Angeles County’s $3.3 Million Settlement to the Estate of Dijon Kizzee

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved authorizing a $3,375,000 settlement from the Sheriff Department’s budget to the estate of Dijon Kizzee in response to the civil rights lawsuit for the fatal shooting of Mr. Kizzee. Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, provided the following statement regarding the settlement:

“Today’s settlement approval does not wipe away the immeasurable loss and trauma from this tragedy, which will remain with Mr. Kizzee’s family and community. True justice requires a culture shift, an ability to uphold the law, and respecting the humanity of all our residents who have a right to public safety.

My office has worked to ensure transparency in this case, in 2021, I introduced a motion to conduct an inquest into the circumstances and causes of Mr. Kizzee’s death. We will remain committed to working with the LA County Sheriff’s Department and all necessary County Departments to ensure effective corrective action that results in meaningful change for our residents and eliminates the diversion of funds from public services to cover the financial litigation cost for breaking public trust.”