# Fort Worth approves $11.25M settlement for Atatiana case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fort-worth-settlement-for-atatiana-jefferson-case
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Fort Worth City Council has unanimously approved an $11.25 million settlement for the estate of Atatiana Jefferson to resolve civil claims stemming from her 2019 death. 

Jefferson was killed during a welfare check when former officer Aaron Dean fired a shot through a bedroom window. Dean, who testified he believed he was confronting a burglar, was subsequently convicted of manslaughter and is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence. This settlement follows a previous $3.5 million agreement approved in 2023 for Jefferson’s nephew, Zion Carr, who witnessed the shooting.

Under the approved terms, a significant portion of the funds will be held in trusts for Jefferson’s two minor nephews until they reach age 18, with the remaining balance distributed among her surviving family members. The payout remains subject to final approval by a probate court.

## Claims

- The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved an $11.25 million settlement for the estate of Atatiana Jefferson. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The settlement requires approval from a probate court before it is finalized. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean in October 2019. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A larger portion of the settlement will be placed in trusts for Jefferson’s two minor nephews until they turn 18. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Aaron Dean was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the shooting. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Aaron Dean is serving an 11-year prison sentence. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The remaining settlement funds will be divided among Jefferson’s surviving family members. (single source)
- The city previously paid $3.5 million to Zion Carr, Jefferson’s nephew. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Fort Worth approves $11.25 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson family

The Fort Worth City Council approved an $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was killed by a police officer during a 2019 welfare check.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fort-worth-approves-1125-million-settlement-for-atatiana-jefferson-family

### 2026-08-15: Fort Worth to pay $11.25M settlement to Atatiana Jefferson's family

Fort Worth is set to pay an $11.25 million settlement to the family of Atatiana Jefferson following her 2019 fatal shooting by officer Aaron Dean.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fort-worth-to-pay-1125m-settlement-to-atatiana-jeffersons-family

### 2026-08-12: Fort Worth proposes $11.25 million settlement in Atatiana Jefferson case

Fort Worth has proposed an $11.25 million settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson to resolve civil claims related to her 2019 fatal shooting by a police officer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fort-worth-proposes-1125-million-settlement-in-atatiana-jefferson-case

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