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11-year-old boy says he thought he would die after Mississippi police officer shot him

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2023-05-30 12:26:00

SUMMARY: An 11-year-old Mississippi boy was shot in the chest by an officer after calling the for . Aderrien Murry's mother filed a federal , seeking at least $5 million in damages, the officer used excessive force and Indianola failed to proper . Aderrien was hospitalized for five days and is recovering from a collapsed lung, lacerated liver, and fractured ribs. The officer, Sgt. Greg Capers, has been suspended with pay during an ongoing investigation into the shooting.

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State Route 28 bridge will be closed for several months

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2024-03-28 12:18:44

SUMMARY: The has closed the Route 28 bridge over the Pearl at the Copiah/Simpson County line due to significant structural caused by an over-height vehicle. The closure is necessary for repair and assessment, with an anticipated completion time of six to nine months and a cost of over $2 million. The Gluckstadt Department is expected to open in August, while drivers are advised to use detours using State Route 27, U.S. 84, and State Route 13. The priority is the safety of commuters, , and travelers during this inconvenience.

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Bond set for Rankin County teen charged in 14-year-old’s death in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-03-28 12:02:32

SUMMARY: A Rankin County teenager, Maxle Mooneyham, appeared in court on a $1.5 million bond for the shooting of 14-year-old Cameron Horne-Crook in . His were from the courtroom after an outburst. Another , John Foote, is expected in court later. Both teenagers were with the of Rankin County deputies and Pearl and have been charged with murder. Horne-Crook was shot multiple times on March 25 and was a student at Northwest Rankin Middle School. The Rankin County School District expressed condolences and offered to and staff.

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Jackson man convicted of killing another over iPhone, money

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-03-28 11:54:05

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, Terrance Longino was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting in July 2018. Longino shot 26-year-old Lee Evans multiple times over an alleged of a broken iPhone and $30. The body of Evans was discovered at the intersection of Eastview and Central Street. Longino faces in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and is to be on Thursday. District Attorney Jody Owens confirmed Longino's conviction a five-day trial.

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