Bodycam footage has been released following the fatal police shooting of a one-year-old child in Mississippi, prompting criticism from the family’s lawyer over the circumstances surrounding the death.
The footage relates to the incident in which the child was fatally shot by police. Few further details are available in the supplied material about when or where in Mississippi the shooting took place, or about the sequence of events shown in the recording.
The family’s lawyer said an allegation of shoplifting “does not warrant the death” of a child. The comment reflects the family’s objection to any suggestion that the allegation could justify the fatal outcome.
The release of the bodycam clip provides material for scrutiny of the police response. No further official reaction, explanation of the shooting or information about possible next steps is included in the available material.
