Skip to main content

"What did I do?": Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

"What did I do?": Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

 11-year-old Aderrien Murry, who was shot by an officer after calling police over a domestic disturbance case, has been discharged from hospital, his family says. Mississippi police arrived at his house on Saturday, then shot him in the chest, according to his mother.

While the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is probing the shocking incident, the officer involved has been placed on leave. His mother, Nakala Murry, has asked for the officer to be dismissed and charged.

Meanwhile, the child is recovering at home after being discharged from a local hospital, where he received treatment for fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, and a lacerated liver.

At a press conference on Monday, Ms Murry said she instructed her son to ask for help after the father of another of her children showed up at their house and started acting "irate".When the officer arrived, he "had his gun drawn at the front door" and asked every person inside to get out, she added.

As Aderrien turned the corner of the hallway, the officer shot at his chest, Ms Murry further mentioned, adding she covered his wounds with her hand and the officer also helped her in rendering aid until medics arrived.

"His words were: 'Why did he shoot me?', she said. The boy was placed on a ventilator at the University of Mississippi Medical Centre.

Ms Murry and Carlos Moore, her family's lawyer, have stressed the need for officials to take additional action. According to Moore, the officer involved in the incident had been named the department's "best officer".

The two and several other protesters demanded "justice" at a sit-in protest on Thursday outside City Hall. A rally has also been planned for Saturday, when the group will make demands for the officer to be dismissed and for the release of body-camera footage.

So far, police have rejected the footage request owing to the ongoing probe, according to Moore.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

PM Modi Stresses Climate Finance and Technology at COP28 for Global South's Ambitions

 During the COP28 Presidency's session on Transforming Climate Finance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the crucial role of climate finance and technology in realizing the aspirations of countries in the Global South, including India. Despite their limited contribution to climate change, these nations bear immense consequences, and PM Modi highlighted their unwavering commitment to climate action, despite resource constraints. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated, "We all know that countries in the Global South, including India, have played a lesser role in climate change. But the impact of climate change on them is immense. Despite a lack of resources, these countries are committed to climate action." He expressed the expectation of Global South nations for robust support from developed countries to combat climate change, considering the natural and justified need for assistance. PM Modi welcomed the decision to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund, adopte
Post a Comment
Read more

Bangladesh Military Expresses Discontent Over Chinese Weapons; Reports 'Sub-Standard' and Faulty Parts

  Bangladesh, a traditional buyer of Chinese military equipment, has raised grievances with Beijing regarding the delivery of defective components and technical malfunctions in its imported military hardware. This issue is not unique to Bangladesh, as other nations like Myanmar have also encountered problems with Chinese fighter jets, according to an ET report. Experts in the Chinese defense industry argue that Beijing lacks the expertise to manufacture highly sophisticated military hardware and is not yet considered a top-tier producer of modern defense equipment. They claim that much of China's weapon systems are based on outdated technology copied from the West. Developing countries often opt for Chinese weapons due to their lower cost compared to similar systems from Western countries. China sells arms through state-run export organizations like the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), NORINCO, and CVIC. Sources familiar with the matter told ET that the Bangladesh mil
Post a Comment
Read more

North Korea Celebrates 'New Era of a Space Power' after Satellite Launch

  In a significant development, North Korea recently celebrated what it termed a 'new era of a space power' following the successful launch of a satellite. The reclusive nation's space endeavors have long been a source of international concern and scrutiny, raising questions about its technological capabilities and intentions. This latest achievement has reignited debates and speculation about North Korea's space ambitions. The satellite launch, conducted by North Korea's space agency, comes amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and global attention on the Korean Peninsula. The state media hailed the event as a major milestone, highlighting the successful deployment of the satellite into orbit. However, it is important to note that the international community remains skeptical, with concerns over the dual-use nature of space technology that could potentially be applied to ballistic missile systems. North Korea's pursuit of space capabilities has been a conten
Post a Comment
Read more