The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay

Aderrien Murry, 11, was shot at his home by a Mississippi police officer on May 20 after calling 911. The officer, Indianola police Sgt. Greg Capers, has been suspended without pay, a city official said. (AP)

The Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an 11-year-old boy in his home after he called authorities for help was suspended without pay — effective immediately, according to officials.

In a Monday night board meeting, the Indianola Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 to suspend Sgt. Greg Capers without pay "effective immediately," Alderman Marvin Elder told NPR.