Judge approves $3.2M settlement to family of father fatally shot by Union County deputies
The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed recently by Staton’s family against Union County.
The settlement includes $2,437,500 for Staton’s estate and $812,500 for his girlfriend, Cree Faulkner, who was in the vehicle with him at the time of the shooting.
The incident happened on March 15, 2022, in the parking lot of a gas station in Monroe. Deputies had attempted to stop Staton’s vehicle, and according to surveillance footage cited by the family, he was trying to drive away when deputies opened fire.
Staton’s family said he never posed a threat and was shot in the head while trying to leave with Faulkner and several of their children inside the car.
Attorney Shean Williams of The Cochran Firm, who represents the family, said the judge approved the settlement on Monday. Williams has called the deputies’ actions ”incredibly reckless,” especially with “innocent children and his girlfriend present.”
The Union County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment further, saying: ”At this time, the Court has not yet entered its final order of approval of the settlement agreement, therefore it would not be appropriate to provide further details on this matter. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to handling all aspects appropriately and in accordance with the law.”
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