FORT PIERCE — The city has paid $300,000 to the family of an unarmed black man who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in 2016.

The city on Feb. 21 settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of Demarcus Semer against Fort Pierce and the two police officers involved in the the shooting, Sgt. Brian MacNaught and Officer Keith Holmes.

The settlement was paid by the city’s insurance provider, according to city records.

City Manager Nick Mimms on Thursday declined to comment on the settlement.

An attorney for the Semer family did not return calls seeking comment.

Semer, a 21-year-old Fort Pierce Central High School graduate, was shot about midnight April 23, 2016, following a traffic stop. Police have said Semer was attempting to flee, and ran over Holmes, injuring his leg.

Semer was unarmed and holding a cellphone.

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Holmes is on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of his disability hearing, and MacNaught remains on the force, police spokeswoman Audria Moore-Wells said.

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A grand jury found no criminal violations and cleared MacNaught and Holmes of wrongdoing. However, the grand jury report chastised the city for not devoting more resources to the department and suggested the city implement the use body cameras.

About eight months after the shooting, the City Commission approved spending $450,000 for 100 body cameras for patrol officers, detectives and sergeants.

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Since the shooting, the Police Department has partnered with Treasure Coast Mental Health Center to train officers in crisis-intervention and domestic violence situations. The department has purchased a simulator that mimics real-life encounters with the public, Moore-Wells said.

Last year, the City Commission created the five-member Police Advisory Committee to improve relations between the Police Department and the community.

The committee, which will have its first meeting 4 p.m. March 14, is charged with discussing police training and pursuits, use of force, mental health and stereotypes.

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