Mississippi Woman Sues Police for $3 Million After Alleged Shooting During Car Chase

Sherita Harris claims excessive force led to a gunshot wound in her head; officers assert the car fled and they heard gunshots from it.

Sherita Harris, a Mississippi woman, is suing the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the Mississippi Capitol Police Department, and two officers for $3 million in damages after she was allegedly shot in the head during a police car chase in August 2022.
Harris claims that the officers used excessive force and began shooting at the car she was a passenger in after a traffic stop, leading to her injury.
The officers claim that the car Harris was in fled after they attempted to pull it over for running a red light, and that they heard gunshots coming from the car as they gave chase.
Harris was taken to the hospital after the incident, where she underwent surgery to remove bullet fragments from her head. She now suffers from severe complications with her speech, gait, and overall cognitive abilities.
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office is currently reviewing the incident for potential violations that could result in charges for the officers involved, who have been cleared to return to work while the review is conducted.