The family of an unarmed Brooklyn man shot by police in November has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against New York City.

The lawsuit, filed Thursday, names the officer who shot Akai Gurley; his partner; and the city’s Housing Authority.

Police say Gurley was accidentally shot after opening a door in a dark stairway that Officer Peter Liang was patrolling.

Liang was indicted in February on manslaughter and other charges.

The city’s Law Department called the shooting a tragic accident and said it will review the claims once the lawsuit is served.

(AP)