Ricky Ball case files made public
Having fired nine rounds, Canyon Boykin reloaded his gun as he approached the corner of an abandoned house. The then-Columbus police officer cursed out a dozen times as his flashlight scanned the front lawn, his voice shaky. He found a puddle of blood belonging to the man he just shot.
Video: Boykin involved in car chase of Ball two months before shooting
Body camera footage released on social media Monday shows a near encounter between former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin and Columbus resident Ricky Ball nearly two months before Boykin shot and killed Ball during a traffic stop in October 2015.
Manslaughter charge dropped against Canyon Boykin
Nearly five years after the fatal police shooting of a Columbus man during a traffic stop, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has dismissed charges against former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin.
Judge denied motion to dismiss criminal case against Canyon Boykin
A 16th circuit court judge ruled Friday not to dismiss a case against a former Columbus police officer involved in a fatal shooting three years ago.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Judge denies new grand jury for Boykin
A Lowndes County circuit judge ruled Thursday not to drop the manslaughter indictment against a former Columbus police officer involved in a fatal shooting three years ago.
Boykin, Carleton dismissed from Ball civil suit
Former Columbus Police Department Officer Canyon Boykin and former Police Chief Tony Carleton are out of a wrongful death lawsuit the Ricky Ball family filed in 2016 after the fatal officer-involved shooting.
Boykin manslaughter trial to be continued
The manslaughter trial for former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin is being continued.
Boykin, Columbus reach settlement in wrongful termination suit
Former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin has settled his wrongful termination suit against the city for an undisclosed amount of money.
One civil suit against Boykin dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed one of a pair of civil suits against former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin.
Judge: Boykin deposition only used for suit against city
A United States District Judge has ordered that a deposition taken of former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the city can only be used for that case.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Paternity, heirship questioned in suits against Boykin
An attorney defending former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin in a federal wrongful death lawsuit is questioning whether the plaintiff is actually the father of the deceased.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Six counties suggested to host Boykin trial
Both sides have submitted suggested counties to host Canyon Boykin’s criminal case.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Boykin claims self defense in lawsuit response
Former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin is telling through federal court records his story of what happened the night he shot and killed Ricky Ball.
Boykin granted change of venue in Ricky Ball manslaughter case
Canyon Boykin’s manslaughter case will move out of Lowndes County.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Residents march for anniversary of Ball’s death
Dozens of area residents, mostly African Americans, marched down 14th Avenue North in Columbus Saturday on their way to Union Cemetery.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Boykin’s lawyers seek change of venue
Former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin’s attorneys have filed a motion to move his manslaughter trial out of Lowndes County.
Federal judge: Boykin civil case will go on
A federal judge has denied former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin’s request to delay a civil suit he filed against the city until after his manslaughter charge goes to trial.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Cousin of Ricky Ball speaks out
A member of Ricky Ball’s family spoke out on Thursday for the first time since former Columbus Police Department Officer Canyon Boykin was indicted in Ball’s shooting death.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Citizens react to ex-officer’s indictment
At a little before 11 a.m. Friday, a group of about a dozen people gathered at the back entrance at the Lowndes County Courthouse.
Manslaughter charges for Boykin in Ricky Ball shooting
A former Columbus police officer is being charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Ricky Ball.