Mother of Aderrien Murry Files Lawsuit After Police Shooting

Nakala Murry, mother of Aderrien who was shot by police in Indianola, Mississippi on Saturday, May 20, 2023, is with her attorney and family members. (Credit: Nakala Murry)

By: Adonis Armstrong

According to CNN, Nakala Murry, the mother of Aderrien Murry, has filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday May 30th. The legal action follows an incident in which a police officer, responding to Aderrien's 911 call, shot him in the chest.

The lawsuit alleged that Capers “failed to assess the situation before displaying and/or discharging his firearm.” It further stated, “The injuries endured by the defendants could have been avoided if defendants would have acquired the adequate training on how to provide proper assistance and care.”

As stated in the lawsuit, the defendants named in the case consist of the City of Indianola, Mississippi, its police chief, and several officers, notably Greg Capers, who the Indianola Police Department confirmed as the individual responsible for shooting Aderrien. Nakala is pursuing a minimum of $5 million in damages, alleging excessive force, negligence, and various other charges.

As previously mentioned, during the early hours on May 20th, Nakala told her son to call 911 following an incident involving the agitated father of one of her other children. Nakala stated that upon Caples arrival, he immediately withdrew his firearm and ordered everyone to exit the house. As Aderrien crossed the hallway towards the living room, the responding officer discharged his weapon, shooting the 11-year-old child in the chest.

Following the incident, Aderrien was rushed to a near by hospital by first responders, where he underwent the insertion of a chest tube and was placed on a ventilator. Nakala, his mother, disclosed that he suffered from a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and a lacerated liver as a result of the shooting. Aderrien has been released from the hospital.

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