Settlement reached in MPD squad car death of Derek Williams

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: May 7, 2019 4:55 PM CST

NOW: Settlement reached in MPD squad car death of Derek Williams

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A $2 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit in the death of Derek Williams.

Williams died in the back of a Milwaukee Police squad car in 2011 after saying he couldn't breathe.

Even though a settlement has been reached, the Common Council still needs to approve it.