Baltimore Police Officer Robbed and Shot (in broad daylight)

danb · Aug 9, 2019

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/c...0190808-j4igsthde5epdcxvgeffueyk6q-story.html

Harrison said Carrington was standing outside his home speaking with a neighbor when a car, believed to be an Acura, pulled onto the street and at least one masked male pulled out a gun and demanded their property.

The neighbor threw what he had to the ground and took off running, while Carrington began running in the opposite direction, Harrison said. The gunman followed Carrington and shot him multiple times, the commissioner said.

Here's hoping that the animals that did this are quickly impounded and euthanized.

Kicken Wing · Aug 9, 2019

Man, that is sad, but not surprising. What is it going to take for Baltimore to wake up and push for CCW?

chuck · Aug 9, 2019

Kicken Wing said:
Man, that is sad, but not surprising. What is it going to take for Baltimore to wake up and push for CCW?

"This proves citizens dont need to carry. A highly trained officer who could carry legally was not able to defend himself, so how do the masses expect to be able to? What we need to do is make sure nobody has the means to injure others."

- Baltimore ( Probably )

Doctor_M · Aug 9, 2019

Prayers for the Officer as he fights for life.

And may justice find the perp.

KevinK · Aug 9, 2019

Sounds targeted.

I hope the officer pulls through (reported to be on life support).

n1hook · Aug 9, 2019

Was he armed baltimore police officers used to be required to be armed at all times?

The thugs run the streets and what does the mayor do use tax dollars to pay for free lawyers for illegal aliens.

GrimReaper · Aug 9, 2019

n1hook said:
Was he armed baltimore police officers used to be required to be armed at all times?

The thugs run the streets and what does the mayor do use tax dollars to pay for free lawyers for illegal aliens.

Does not sound like he was armed. City police are required to carry while in the city but this officer was at home in his own yard. Maybe he just went out to get the mail or was doing yard work.

I always carry while outside doing yard work and such for this very reason, shit is getting out of control.

Kicken Wing · Aug 9, 2019

chuck said:
"This proves citizens dont need to carry. A highly trained officer who could carry legally was not able to defend himself, so how do the masses expect to be able to? What we need to do is make sure nobody has the means to injure others."

- Baltimore ( Probably )

And that is exactly how an anti gunner would slant it, too. If he ran then I think we could assume that he did not have his gun on him. A little piece of fact that we will never be privy to.

Kman · Aug 9, 2019

How does a 15 year old get a HQL, a gun and a carry permit?

Seriously, I hope the victim recovers.

Biggfoot44 · Aug 9, 2019

Does BPD still require being armed ? Most depts have moved away from mandatory .

GrimReaper · Aug 9, 2019

Biggfoot44 said:
Does BPD still require being armed ? Most depts have moved away from mandatory .

Yes

E.Shell · Aug 9, 2019

n1hook said:
Was he armed....[?]

Doesn't really matter, you typically cannot draw on a gun already pointed at you.

Doctor_M said:
Prayers for the Officer as he fights for life.

And may justice find the perp.

This...

3paul10 · Aug 9, 2019

Prayers for the officer. Hopefully the suspect is captured.

Engine4 · Aug 9, 2019

I believe the scum has been captured today.

PO2012 · Aug 9, 2019

GrimReaper said:
Yes

Not anymore. Former Commissioner Kevin Davis changed that policy in 2016. Yet another in a long line of decisions he made which damaged the BPD.

Previously, Officers were required to be "suitably armed" at all times off duty while within the City of Baltimore with few exceptions. Baltimore City Police Officers are no longer required to be armed while off duty under any circumstances. Apparently, too many snowflakes whined about how inconvenient it was to carry a holstered pistol. This despite the fact that the department authorizes numerous off duty handguns including the tiny Glock 42.

IMHO, anyone who is allowed to carry a firearm in Baltimore City but chooses not to should have their head examined. As far as going drinking goes, you can drink while armed but not to the point of impairment. Anyone who thinks that getting drunk is more important than defending ones self or others is unfit for police service. I would also like to add the my comments about being armed are meant generally and have nothing to do with the specifics of this case. I don't know whether or Sgt Carrington was armed or not and I'm not blaming him either way as he was standing by his front door. My comments relate to the new mindset that being a Cop is just a job, no different from working at Wal-Mart and that when your shift is over, your duty ends. I strongly disagree.

bigmanindc · Aug 9, 2019

KevinK said:
Sounds targeted.

I hope the officer pulls through (reported to be on life support).

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

Stoveman · Aug 9, 2019

PO2012 said:
Not anymore. Former Commissioner Kevin Davis changed that policy in 2016. Yet another in a long line of decisions he made which damaged the BPD.

Previously, Officers were required to be "suitably armed" at all times off duty while within the City of Baltimore with few exceptions. Baltimore City Police Officers are no longer required to be armed while off duty under any circumstances. Apparently, too many snowflakes whined about how inconvenient it was to carry a holstered pistol. This despite the fact that the department authorizes numerous off duty handguns including the tiny Glock 42.

IMHO, anyone who is allowed to carry a firearm in Baltimore City but chooses not to should have their head examined. As far as going drinking goes, you can drink while armed but not to the point of impairment. Anyone who thinks that getting drunk is more important than defending ones self or others is unfit for police service. I would also like to add the my comments about being armed are meant generally and have nothing to do with the specifics of this case. I don't know whether or Sgt Carrington was armed or not and I'm not blaming him either way as he was standing by his front door. My comments relate to the new mindset that being a Cop is just a job, no different from working at Wal-Mart and that when your shift is over, your duty ends. I strongly disagree.

Absolutely absurd policy but not surprising.

Always enjoy your insight.

danb · Aug 9, 2019

Engine4 said:
I believe the scum has been captured today.

No. The people arrested were not involved in the shooting:

Late Friday, police said the individuals have been ruled out as suspects in Carrington’s shooting and are being held on unrelated criminal charges.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/c...0190809-moipw2hd35fp3i3bfghgng6cyu-story.html

"Acura" is not a very unique description. I think that it would be miraculous if they find the shooter.

motorcoachdoug · Aug 10, 2019

And Frosh refuses to give up his MSP detail being armed to get guns off the street. I hope the officer does recover and also hope people do not start targeting police officers on duty or off duty.

Engine4 · Aug 10, 2019

Engine4 said:
I believe the scum has been captured today.

Disregard, they thought the ones caught yesterday in lansdowne were the ones responsible, but it turns out not to be.

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