Key takeaways:
- A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man.
- The incident has sparked outrage among members of the community, who have called for justice for the victim and his family.
- The three former officers are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the charges.
A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man seen on video being pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year’s eve arrest.
The indictment follows the release of body camera footage from the incident, which occurred on December 31, 2022, and shows former officers Avery Willis, Kenya McCarty and James Land struggling to handcuff 41-year-old Keith Murriel. The footage shows Murriel being stunned numerous times over a period of 10 minutes.
The officers had tackled Murriel while arresting him for allegedly trespassing at a hotel shortly before midnight. The grand jury indicted Willis and McCarty on murder charges and Land on a manslaughter charge.
The incident has sparked outrage among members of the community, who have called for justice for Murriel and his family. The Jackson Police Department has also launched an internal investigation into the incident and the officers involved.
The three former officers are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the charges. It is unclear at this time if they will enter a plea or if the case will go to trial.
Be First to Comment