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Officer Suspended Without Pay for Shooting 11-Year-Old Who Called 911

  • An 11-year-old Black boy who called 911 during a domestic disturbance was shot by the responding police officer.
  • The officer, Sgt. Greg Capers, has been suspended without pay pending investigations.
  • The boy, Aderrien Murry, suffered life-threatening injuries and has filed a lawsuit against the city and officer.
  • Capers claims the shooting was unintentional, but he still faces potential criminal charges for aggravated assault.
  • The community and family are calling for Capers to be fired and prosecuted for his actions during the response.
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