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 . The man was shot and killed by police officers who were responding to reports of domestic violence at the home where they had been called after receiving an anonymous tip that someone may be there with a firearm. 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 .