Riley Miller , 37 , died in a house fire in Louisiana , Missouri , in October 2013 . Cops used a loaded gun three times on his step - brother Ryan Miller as he tried to re - enter the burning building . Miller suffered severe burns and was taken to jail before later being released without charge . Riley 's aunt described the actions of the police officers as ' heartless ' and said Riley had been a ' happy - go - lucky kid ' The family filed a lawsuit March 12 alleging excessive , negligent infliction of emotional distress , wrongful death and false imprisonment .
Riley Miller , 3 , died in a house fire in Louisiana , Missouri , in October 2013 . Cops used a stun gun three times on his step-father Ryan Miller as he tried to re-enter the burning building . Miller suffered chest burns and was taken to jail before later being released without charge . Riley 's aunt described the actions of the police officers as 'heartless ' and said Riley had been a 'happy-go-lucky kid ' The family filed a lawsuit March 12 alleging excessive , negligent infliction of emotional distress , wrongful death and false imprisonment .