Family of man slain by Detroit police files $50M lawsuit

DETROIT (AP) — The family of Porter Burks, a Black man fatally shot during an early morning confrontation with Detroit police, is suing the city for $50 million. Five unnamed officers also are named in the wrongful death lawsuit filed Tuesday by attorney Geoffrey Fieger. It claims gross negligence and assault and battery, among other things. Burks’ Oct. 2 death was recorded by police body cameras as officers pleaded with him to drop a knife he was carrying. Police say Burks had schizophrenia. The Detroit Police Department says in response to the lawsuit that it will continue advocating for mental health resources.