Mississippi AG Calls Shooting of 1-Year-Old 'Justified' as Family Demands Body Cam Footage

The Mississippi attorney general is calling the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old by a police officer who fired at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call a "justified" use of force. The family is now asking for the release of the body camera footage. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist has the details. The incident occurred when officers responded to a shoplifting report and encountered a vehicle they believed was involved. An officer fired at the vehicle, striking the child. The attorney general's office reviewed the case and determined the officer's actions were within the law, citing the perceived threat. However, the family and their attorneys dispute this account, arguing that the officer acted recklessly and that the child was not a threat. The family is demanding transparency, calling for the release of body camera footage to shed light on the moments leading up to the shooting. Community activists have also joined the call for accountability, questioning the department's use-of-force policies. This report provides an overview of the case, the legal justifications, and the growing public outcry, highlighting the tensions between law enforcement and the community.