assistance related to the investigation of a series of events which
occurred early in the morning of March 20. Specifically CMPD is
interested in speaking to any witnesses who have information regarding
these events:
· The robbery that took place in the 1400 block of West Trade
Street on Sunday, March 20, at approximately 1a.m.
· The shooting that occurred in the 1800 block of Garibaldi
Avenue involving Officer Brent Harrison and Malcolm Xavier Springs.
· The arrest of Malcolm Xavier Springs on Garibaldi Avenue.
Detectives with the CMPD returned to Garibaldi Avenue on Monday March
21, attempting to make contact with anyone who may have new
information regarding the robbery, the shooting of Officer Harrison
and the subsequent arrest of Mr. Springs.
An Internal Affairs investigation began immediately after the shooting
involving Officer Harrison and the arrest of Mr. Springs. This is
standard procedure for any case in which an officer fires his service
weapon or when an officer uses force to make an arrest. In an effort
to preserve the trust and confidence of the community, the CMPD
investigates all accusations of officer misconduct. This investigation
will be no different than any other internal affairs investigation.
The confidentiality of each person who calls to speak to a detective
is assured. Please notify the public to call Detective Osorio at
704-432-TIPS, Internal Affairs at 704-336-2336 or Crime Stoppers at
704-334-1600 if they have any information regarding the events listed
above.
