After restraining the men, the officers repeatedly kicked, threatened and waterboarded the pair, Black Lawyers for Justice said.

Jenkins’ mother, Mary, said police told her that they shot her son because he “displayed a gun.”

“My son was handcuffed when he was shot in the mouth by Rankin County officers. My son is still in critical condition and has a long road to recovery,” Mary said in a GoFundMe page she created. “With everyone’s continuous prayers and support we’ll be able to get the Justice my son deserves. Not only Justice for him but every other innocent person male or female that Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has killed. Anything that is donated will be greatly appreciated.”

Michael C. Jenkins

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