Family Seeks Justice for 11-Year-Old Aderrien Murry Shot by Officer

Aderrien Murry, 11, was shot by police in Indianola, Mississippi on Saturday, May 20, 2023, after calling 911 during a domestic disturbance involving his mother. (Credit: Nakala Murry)

By: Adonis Armstrong

Following the discharge of an 11-year-old boy from the hospital, his family continues their pursuit of justice against the Indianola police officer responsible for shooting him.

CNN has verified the health condition of Aderrien Murry through a conversation with his mother, Nakala Murry, on Wednesday May 24th. This update follows Officer Greg Capers' response to a domestic disturbance call at Nakala Murry's residence on Saturday May 20th.

In the early hours of that morning, Nakala told Aderrien to call the authorities due to her concerns when the father of one of her other children showed up at her residence in an agitated state at 4 a.m. When Officer Capers' arrived, Nakala alleged that he approached the front door with his firearm drawn, instructing those inside to exit. She disclosed that her son was shot while complying with the officer's instructions.

“Once he came from around the corner, he got shot,” Nakala stated. “I cannot grasp why. The same cop that told him to come out of the house. (Aderrien) did, and he got shot. He kept asking, ‘Why did he shoot me? What did I do wrong?’” she said.

The authorities arrested the father of Nakala's daughter, but he was later released since she did not file a police report. Aderrien was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals at the University of Mississippi Medical Center inserted a chest tube and put him on a ventilator to address the gunshot wound he sustained to his chest. His mother revealed that he suffered from a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and a lacerated liver as a result of the shooting.

As the investigation continues, Capers was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday May 22nd. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has stated that they are currently evaluating this significant incident and collecting evidence.

The family is urging the Indianola Police Department to terminate Capers' employment and for him to face arrest, as stated by their attorney Carlos Moore in communication with CNN. Moore also revealed that the incident was recorded by a police body camera, although it has not been made public yet due to an ongoing investigation. “We believe that the city and the officer should be liable to Aderrien Murray for the damages they have caused,” he expressed.

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