The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay

The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old boy in his home has been suspended without pay.

The update: The Indianola Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 to suspend Sgt. Greg Capers without pay “effective immediately,” according to Alderman Marvin Elder.
* Capers had previously been suspended with pay from the Indianola Police Department.
* The officer’s attorney, Michael Carr, said the suspension without pay took place in a “closed-door, unnoticed” meeting and claims Capers should have been allowed due process.

Background: The suspension comes nearly a month after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was seriously injured when Capers shot him in the chest while responding to a 911 call Murry had made.
* Murry’s family filed a $5 million federal lawsuit last month, accusing the police department of gross negligence, reckless disregard, and failing to properly train and supervise its officers.

Ongoing investigation: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the shooting and the family has called for the release of body camera footage.

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