CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The family of a man who died after being tackled by a police officer has agreed to settle a lawsuit for nearly $1 million.
Kenneth Vinyard’s family sued Center Township and Officer John Hawk.
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His family said he was trying to help a victim of a shooting outside the Monaca Walmart in November.
Vinyard’s family said Hawk tackled him and hit him in the head. Vinyard later died at the hospital.
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According to court documents, the lawsuit is being settled for $950,000.
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