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Two US officers arrested over death of 6-year-old boy autistic boy Jeremy Mardis
AFP
November 7, 2015, 11:56 pm
Two US law enforcement officers have been arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder over the fatal shooting of a six-year-old boy in Louisiana, officials said.
The death of Jeremy Mardis will add to growing criticism over perceived brutality in US police forces after several high-profile incidents over the last year.
Jeremy Mardis. Photo: Facebook
City marshals Norris Greenhouse, 23, and Derrick Stafford, 32, were arrested on Friday following an incident in Marksville on November 3 in which they opened fire on a vehicle, killing the boy and critically wounding his father, Chris Few, who was driving.
The boy was reportedly hit by five bullets, in the head and the chest.
Another two officers that were involved were also placed on administrative leave.
