Body-Worn Camera Video Release of Officer-Involved Shooting
Published on March 20, 2023
Today, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released body-worn camera (BWC) video of an officer-involved shooting involving several officers and an armed subject that occurred on September 15, 2022. This footage was court-ordered for release
On Thursday, September 15, 2022, shortly after 5 p.m., officers were notified of a License Plate Reader hit for a stolen vehicle on LaSalle Street in the Metro Division. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at Onyx Street and Dundeen Street. The driver, later identified as Shaheed Covington (DOB 01/09/2004), fled from the vehicle on foot armed with a firearm in hand. The suspect ran through a backyard still carrying the firearm. Multiple officers perceived an imminent threat and discharged their service weapons. The suspect was not struck, and there were no injuries to the officers or the suspect. The suspect surrendered to officers and was taken into custody. The firearm was recovered on scene.
The CMPD Homicide Unit conducted the criminal investigation into this officer-involved shooting. The CMPD Internal Affairs Bureau conducted a separate but parallel investigation and determined the officers did not violate any CMPD policies. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office also reviewed the case and has not filed any charges against the officers involved.
For further information on this case, please refer to the incident report 20220915-1708-03.
Critical Incident Briefing video breaking down BWC footage & explaining the incident in greater detail: https://bit.ly/3YVoHiE
Link to all of the body-worn camera footage captured in this incident: https://bit.ly/3lxrQr5
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Case Update: Officer-Involved Shooting in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 16, 2022) – The suspect who fled the traffic stop has been identified as Shaheem Covington (DOB 01/09/2004). Covington is charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Fleeing to Elude, and Resist/Delay/Obstructing Officers. Two juveniles were charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Minor.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20220915-1708-03.
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Officer-Involved Shooting in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, September 15, 2022) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting investigation in the 1300 block of Onyx Street in the Metro Division.
On Thursday, September 15, shortly after 5 p.m., officers were called out for a License Plate Reader hit for a stolen vehicle. Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver fled the vehicle armed with a firearm in hand. Multiple officers perceived an imminent threat and discharged their service weapons. The suspect was not struck and there were no injuries to the officers or the suspect. The suspect surrendered to officers and four subjects total were taken into custody. Officers recovered multiple firearms from the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. CMPD's Operations Command also responded to assist.
As is standard procedure with any officer-involved shooting, the Internal Affairs Bureau will conduct a separate but parallel investigation.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20220915-1708-03.
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