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Mississippi AG says police force justified in toddler's death case

Mississippi Attorney General states officers did not use excessive force in June police shooting involving a toddler.

Oct 20, 2026, 5:34 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: George Munger / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The Mississippi Attorney General has concluded that the use of force by police officers was justified in an incident that resulted in the death of a toddler during a police shooting in June.

According to NPR National, the Attorney General's statement indicates that the officers involved did not use excessive force in the case.

The incident has drawn attention due to the involvement of a young child and the circumstances surrounding the police shooting.

The Attorney General's assessment provides a legal perspective on the actions of the officers during the event.

Further details on the investigation or any subsequent actions were not provided in the report.

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NPR National: Mississippi AG says officers did not use excessive force in toddler death

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