Jury Awards $126M in Teen's Death by Police Officer

Ruling against City of Moore following 2019 incident

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:31pm

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An extreme close-up of a police badge or handcuff, sharply lit by a direct flash against a dark background, conceptually representing the severity of a police use-of-force incident.A jury's record-setting $126 million ruling against a city police department highlights the legal and financial consequences of excessive force incidents.Moore Today

A jury has awarded a $126 million judgement against the City of Moore, Oklahoma following the death of a local teenager. The incident occurred on December 14, 2019 when Sgt. Kyle Lloyd of the Moore Police Department was involved in the death of the unnamed 17-year-old victim.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns over police use of force, particularly against young people, and the legal and financial consequences that can result from such incidents. The large monetary award reflects the severity of the incident and the city's potential liability.

The details

According to reports, the incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on December 14, 2019 when Sgt. Kyle Lloyd of the Moore Police Department was involved in an encounter that led to the death of a 17-year-old resident. The specific details of what transpired during the incident have not been fully disclosed.

  • The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on December 14, 2019.
  • A jury has now awarded a $126 million judgement against the City of Moore.

The players

Sgt. Kyle Lloyd

An officer with the Moore Police Department who was involved in the incident that led to the teenager's death.

City of Moore

The municipality that has been ordered to pay $126 million in damages following the jury's ruling.

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What’s next

The City of Moore is expected to appeal the jury's ruling.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing need for police reform, accountability, and de-escalation training to prevent similar tragic incidents from occurring in the future.