Council approves $3.75 million wrongful-death settlement after officer-involved shooting; debate on accountability and policy follows

The Portland City Council on Aug. 7 voted to approve a $3,750,000 settlement to resolve a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the estate of Emmanuel “Manny” Clark arising from an officer-involved shooting on Nov. 19, 2022.

City attorneys and risk-management staff told council the case arose after officers stopped a vehicle they said matched the description of a car involved in an attempted robbery. Officer Christopher Satoff (identified in the council record by city staff) fired multiple rounds as Clark fled; Clark was struck in the back and later died at a hospital. Kerry Caldwell of the city attorney’s office and Chief Bob Day briefed council on the incident and on investigative findings.

Chief Bob Day explained the bureau’s use-of-force review process and said his…