Aderrien was taken to the hospital and treated for a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and a lacerated liver.
According to Aderrien’s mother, Nakula Murry, her son called police when her child’s father came to her home and started behaving erratically. Murry told CNN that Sgt. Greg Capers came to the door with his gun drawn and asked occupants to come outside. When the Aderrien attempted to walk outside, Capers shot him.
Aderrien was taken to the hospital and treated for a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and a lacerated liver.
Sgt. Greg Capers was suspended without pay, pending an investigation.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch released a statement Dec. 14 that said that Capers will not be charged for the incident.
Attorney Carlos Moore, representing the Murry family, told NPR that he will continue to pursue legal action to ensure that his clients receive justice.
The Murry family has filed a $5 million federal lawsuit, which names the city of Indianola and the two responding police officers as defendants. The lawsuit accuses the officers of gross negligence and reckless disregard and accuses the city of failing to provide adequate training for their officers. The Murray family is also demanding that police body cam footage be released to the public.
The judge overseeing the case did allow the family to view the footage last week but has prohibited it from being released to the public.
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Source: Black Enterprise
