Mocobizscene- A grand jury in Mississippi has determined that the officer involved in the shooting of 11-year-old Aderrien Murry did not engage in any criminal conduct. The incident occurred on May 20, 2023, during a domestic disturbance call at Murry’s family home. Aderrien Murry, as shown in the provided December 2022 photo by Nakala Murry of Indianola, Miss., was shot and injured by an officer from the Indianola Police Department.
In a recent development, a grand jury in Mississippi has concluded that the officer involved in the shooting of 11-year-old Aderrien Murry did not engage in any criminal conduct. A photograph provided by Nakala Murry of Indianola, Miss. captures Aderrien Murry in December 2022. The incident occurred on May 20, 2023, when the officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Murry family’s residence, resulting in Aderrien being shot and wounded.
A grand jury in Mississippi has concluded that the officer who shot and injured an 11-year-old boy in his home, after the boy had called authorities for help, did not engage in any criminal conduct.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced that her office will not pursue any additional actions against Sgt. Greg Capers, the law enforcement officer involved in the shooting of Aderrien Murry.
Fitch released a statement on Thursday, stating that her office has concluded the review of the May 20 incident involving Capers in Indianola, Miss. The findings were presented to the grand jury in Sunflower County, Miss. on Wednesday, which subsequently made its decision.
Fitch stated that no additional criminal action will be pursued by their Office in this matter. Carlos Moore, the attorney representing the family of Aderrien Murry, expressed to NPR that he firmly believes the shooting was not justified, regardless of the grand jury’s decision. He remains committed to pursuing justice for his client.
“We are fully dedicated to pursuing justice for Aderrien and his family, and we will continue to persevere in our endeavors to ensure accountability through the civil legal process,” Moore stated to NPR, emphasizing the commitment to seeking justice for Aderrien and his family.
Nakala Murry, Aderrien’s mother, is requesting the public release of the body camera footage from the incident.
During a press conference on Wednesday, she expressed that watching the footage was an emotionally challenging experience that she had to undergo, as reported by Mississippi Today.
NPR’s request for comment from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which was conducting a joint investigation with the attorney general’s office into the shooting, went unanswered.
According to Capers’ attorney, Michael Carr, Capers is feeling relieved by the decision and is eagerly anticipating returning to work.
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has taken action nearly seven months after Murry suffered a serious chest injury from being shot by Capers. This incident occurred when Capers responded to a 911 call made by Murry.
In the early hours of May 20, Nakala Murry found herself in a tense situation when the father of one of her other children arrived at their home in a visibly agitated state. Recognizing the need for assistance, she instructed her son to contact the police without hesitation.
Upon their arrival at the Murry family residence, the police promptly issued instructions for all individuals inside to exit the premises with their hands raised. Nakala Murry recounts that when the 11-year-old emerged from around a corner, sprinting towards the door, Capers proceeded to discharge his weapon, as reported by the family.
In May, a $5 million federal lawsuit was filed by his family, alleging that the police officers who responded to the domestic disturbance call behaved in a manner that was “so shocking and morally and legally unacceptable to the community.”
The city of Indianola, along with the two police officials, is being sued. The lawsuit alleges that the police department showed gross negligence and reckless disregard. Furthermore, it claims that the department failed to train and supervise its officers adequately.
The family filed a lawsuit, demanding the termination of Capers and Indianola Police Chief Ronald Sampson, as they have persistently requested the release of the body camera footage of the incident.
NPR’s Bill Chappell and Emma Bowman contributed to this report.
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