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.
Community panel discusses police reform, federal examination of Ball case
With renewed attention on the now widely-known Ricky Ball case, community leaders and public officials examined Columbus Police Department protocols and pushed for department policy improvements and further systemic changes during a town hall meeting Tuesday night, a livestreamed event that garnered about 5,700 views on Facebook.
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.
Karriem, Smith join calls for AG Fitch to explain dropping charge in Ball death
Two Columbus-based public officials issued statements this week asking Attorney General Lynn Fitch to release the evidence backing her decision last Friday to drop the manslaughter charge against white former police officer Canyon Boykin, who fatally shot Ricky Ball, a black man, in 2015.
Protesters in Columbus urge overturn of Ricky Ball decision, call for unity
Sweat was pouring down David Horton’s forehead under a scorching sun as the temperature in Columbus reached 90 degrees Monday afternoon.
Crowds gathered around him. Cars flew by him, some honking in support.
So he kept on rallying.
DA: Public should know why AG dropped manslaughter charge in Boykin case
District Attorney Scott Colom criticized the timing and method of Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s decision to dismiss charges against a former Columbus police officer who fatally shot an African American man during a traffic stop in 2015 and said he plans to ask her office to release the evidence they have in the case so the public can see for themselves that justice had been served.
Demonstrators gather peacefully in front of Leigh Mall in light of Ball decision
When David Horton heard the news Thursday that the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office had dismissed the manslaughter charge against former Columbus Police Department officer Canyon Boykin in the 2015 shooting death of Ricky Ball, he started driving.
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.
Boykin manslaughter trial moved to south Mississippi
Canyon Boykin’s trial is set to begin exactly two years to the day after he shot and killed Ricky Ball in Columbus.
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: Polygraph indicates officer didn’t plant gun
A recently-filed document in Lowndes County Circuit Court indicates former Columbus Police Department Officer Garrett Mittan did not plant a weapon on Ricky Ball’s body after Ball was shot dead by another officer in Oct. 2015.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Officers respond to Ball lawsuit
An attorney representing two former Columbus police officers and an officer still on the force is denying a federal lawsuit’s claims against his clients.