Family of woman shot by police suing Fort Lee, police over 2024 killing

Via New Jersey MonitorJul 14, 2026, 10:03 AM

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The family of Victoria Lee, a woman killed by a Fort Lee police officer in 2024, has filed a lawsuit against the Fort Lee Police Department and the municipality.

The legal action seeks accountability for the fatal shooting that occurred during the previous year.

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Victoria Lee was fatally shot by a Fort Lee police officer in 2024
Her family has filed a lawsuit against Fort Lee Police Department and the city
The case raises questions about police use of force and accountability
Legal proceedings are underway to address the circumstances of her death

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Who was Victoria Lee?: Victoria Lee was a woman who was fatally shot by a Fort Lee police officer in 2024, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit by her family.
Who is being sued in this case?: The lawsuit names Fort Lee Police Department and the municipality of Fort Lee as defendants in connection with Victoria Lee's death.
When did the shooting occur?: Victoria Lee was shot and killed by police in 2024. Her family filed the lawsuit in 2026.

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