Two American officers were arrested Friday on charges of murder and attempted murder following the death of a six year old shot in the state of Louisiana (south), authorities said.
AFP
The death of little Jeremy Mardis a long list of cases of brutality and abuse by police is added since last year that have raised tensions in the United States.
Norris Greenhouse and Derrick Stafford were suspended from duty after a car chase on Tuesday during which the child's father, who was driving, was seriously injured.
The boy died after being shot several agents, according to the first elements of the investigation.
"He did not deserve to die this way and that's what matters," said Col. Michael Edmonson, of the Louisiana State Police, in a press conference.
"I can say this is the most disturbing thing I've ever seen," he added in reference to the video of the deadly persecution.