The Justice Department (DOJ) has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of slain January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt for $5 million, law enforcement officials told multiple news outlets on Monday.

The Trump administration reached a settlement in principle with Babbitt's family earlier this month, but the amount was not previously reported. Babbitt was a 36-year-old Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by a U.S. Capitol police officer during the riot, while apparently trying to climb through a broken window leading to the House Speaker's Lobby in the Capitol Building.  

Babbitt's family filed the $30 million lawsuit last year, accusing U.S. Capitol Lt. Michael Byrd of being negligent in his use of force and firearm during the riot, and claimed he was not dressed in uniform at the time of the shooting.

Outgoing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger confirmed the settlement to CNN, and expressed his concern over the agreement. Manger also said he was notified of the settlement amount a "few weeks ago."

"I was extremely disappointed, and I disagreed with the Department of Justice's decision to settle this lawsuit," he said. “In 2021, the DOJ investigation determined no wrongdoing by police. This settlement sends a chilling message to law enforcement nationwide, especially to those with a protective mission like ours."

The Justice Department has not commented on the reported settlement so far. It is not clear when the deal will be finalized.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.