Washington, D.C. — Jul 31, 2025 — Today, a Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division jury returned a verdict in favor of Natasha Kay, the mother of 18-year-old Deon Kay, who was fatally shot by Metropolitan Police Department Officer Alexander Alvarez in 2020. The jury awarded Natsha Kay $655,000 in damages, holding Officer Alvarez liable for the wrongful death of her son.
The verdict, secured by the legal team at Ford Law Pros, comes nearly five years after Deon’s death in Southeast Washington, D.C., a tragedy that sparked protests and public outcry. The jury’s decision recognizes both the economic losses suffered by Natasha Kay and the conscious pain and suffering Deon Kay endured in his final moments.
“This verdict is about accountability,” said Attorney Yaida Ford, counsel for Natasha Kay. “The jury listened carefully to the evidence and made clear that Deon’s life had value, and his death had consequences. No family should ever have to fight this hard for recognition of their child’s humanity.”
“Deon’s life mattered, and this verdict is one of the few ways our family will be able to find some measure of accountability,” Natasha Kay said in a statement.
The judgment was entered on August 1, 2025, by Associate Judge Tanya Jones Bosier in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division
