Back to list
Murray Lee Asberry
Other
Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/08/2011
Location
South Locust Street and West Market Street Charleston MO 63834 Mississippi
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An officer shot and killed Marcus Asberry after he allegedly threw a rock at a police other, ran into a house and came out with a sword. Police had responded to a call about a mentally disturbed man. According to police, Asberry nicked Police Chief Robert Hearnes' hand with the sword. Officers Tased Asberry twice in the street. When he allegedly continued to come at the officers, one of them shot him. Witnesses said Asberry was trying to run away from police when they tasered him.
⚠️
Alleged Responsible Party
Charleston Police Department
Sources & References
🎵
National Anthem
United States