Family of Aderrien Murry, 11-year-old shot by police, files federal lawsuit

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The family of Aderrien Murry has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Indianola, Miss., and at least two police officials, after an officer shot 11-year-old Murry in the chest after the boy placed a 911 call on May 20.

The boy has been recovering from his wounds, which include a collapsed lung, a fractured rib and a lacerated liver.

The family's lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages, accusing the police department of gross negligence and reckless disregard, and failing to properly train and supervise its officers.

The family has called for the officer involved to be fired, along with Police Chief Ronald Sampson. They also want police body camera footage of the incident released.