The District of Columbia is in court Monday to defend a police officer in a civil case whom it also is trying to fire over a fatal shooting, according to court documents.

The family of Jason L. Taft is suing the District for $25 million, claiming that D.C. Detective Kevin McConnell wrongfully shot and killed Taft outside a carryout in Southeast Washington.

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