TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and family are still stirring over the death of cousin Eddie Russell Jr., who was shot 18 times by police and killed last weekend.
The singer explained in a lengthy Instagram post that police initially claimed they believed Russell, who was mentally ill, was holding a gun and attempting to rob a bank when they opened fire.
The story, however, has changed several times between officers on the scene.
Family members of the victim are now moving forward with charges against the cops responsible, according to the “Creep” songstress.
During a chat with TMZ, the mother of two revealed her family has full intentions of filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the officers.
T-Boz first expressed her grief on Twitter, telling fans that she believes police mishandled the situation from the start.
“My Is Broken! U Think The Tragedies That Happen Across The World Wouldn’t Happen2 U At Least U Hope They Won’t! But To Us It Did,” she wrote on the social media site.
The 47-year-old explained, “The cops shot my cousin 17-20 times KNOWING he was mentally ill. Their Stories R diff EVERYTIME Making him out 2 be something he’s NOT.”
“Pray for My Family and please ask for TRUE FACTS AND JUSTICE,” she asked of her followers. “This Country is Tainted PERIOD.”