NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 20, 2026San Diego
Transparency group threatens lawsuit against San Diego over withheld police shooting records
A government transparency organization is threatening legal action against the City of San Diego for allegedly withholding public records related to the 2025 police shooting of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson. The group claims the city has failed to comply with public disclosure requirements regarding the incident and a subsequent legal settlement.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
The dispute centers on the public's right to access government records concerning a fatal police encounter involving a minor and the of municipal legal settlements.
Key Facts
- A transparency organization is threatening to sue the City of San Diego.
- The dispute involves the withholding of public records related to a 2025 police shooting.
- The shooting resulted in the death of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson.
- The incident led to a legal settlement involving the city.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFirst Amendment Coalition“Transparency organization demanding records”personKonoa Wilson“16-year-old victim of police shooting”other16“The age of the victim.”personDavid Loy“Legal director of First Amendment Coalition”personDaniel Gold“San Diego Police Officer involved in the shooting”personHeather Ferbert“San Diego City Attorney”locationSan Diego“City government facing potential lawsuit”