Mother and Son Cleared of Murder Charges After Son Shoots Attacker

A Chicago mother and her 14-year-old son were initially charged with murder for the shooting death of a man who attacked the mother.
After video evidence showed the man violently beating the mother, prosecutors dropped the charges.
The mother is now suing the city of Chicago, alleging malicious prosecution, false arrest, and emotional distress.
The shooting occurred after an argument between the parties escalated into a physical altercation where the man repeatedly punched the mother in the head.
The son shot the man after he threatened and assaulted the mother.