The family of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old fatally shot during summer protests in Atlanta last year, is suing the city, alleging the mayor, police chief and a councilwoman permitted the “lawlessness, violence and vigilantism” that led to the girl’s death.
The parents briefly spoke Monday to reporters about their little cheerleader and soccer player, who was a rising third grader and star student at a charter academy in Atlanta’s Bankhead neighborhood.
“None of what we’re doing will ever bring our baby back. Her life is priceless,” said her mother, Charmaine Turner. “We’re forced to live through this day by day. We deserve justice. Someone needs to be held accountable.”
Added the girl’s father, Secoriey Williamson, “My daughter should be here with us. We (aren’t) supposed to be here. In a million years, we don’t expect to be here.”
Also named in the suit is Wendy’s International. An Atlanta police officer shot and killed Rayshard Brooks at one of the fast food chain’s locations in south Atlanta, and the family alleges the company had a duty to keep the property safe during the ensuing demonstrations.
The 36-page complaint filed Monday alleges numerous failings by city leaders, including that they were negligent in failing to respond to armed vigilantes who had gathered alongside peaceful protesters at the Wendy’s.
Why the Hell weren’t you home where you belong? I didn’t hear of any other child being shot. You were at Wendys to be part of some protest that was shit and it cost a human life. Wise up!