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Indianola, MS — In yet another alarming example of the perils associated with dialing 911 for help, an unarmed 11-year-old boy found himself in the midst of a tragically aggressive law enforcement response for doing what he was taught by the system to do. His courageous act to protect his mother during a domestic disturbance ended with a taxpayer-funded round in his torso.

The boy, Aderrien Murry, did exactly what he was instructed to do in such situations — he called 911 to report a domestic disturbance involving his mother and the father of his sibling. Rather than the assistance he sought, Aderrien was met with a violently disproportionate response. Officer Greg Capers, according to the family's attorney Carlos Moore, arrived on the scene with weapon drawn, preparing for battle rather than de-escalation.

The incident began in the early hours when the father of one of Nakala Murry's children arrived at her home in a state of agitation. Fearful of what could transpire, Aderrien Murray's mother, Nakala, asked her son to call 911 for assistance.

Little did she know, this would result in a traumatic turn of events for her Aderrien, who will carry the physical and psychological scars of this incident for the rest of his life. With plans to file a federal lawsuit and to convene a grand jury on a charge of aggravated assault against Officer Capers, the family and their attorney hope to bring about justice for Aderrien.........more......