February 7, 2019

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Harding Street Shooting

Rumors continue to spread around the shooting last month on Harding Street
where?S police officers were injured and 2 suspects died. To be clear, officers
were not on the wrong street and entry at that location was not made at random.
We would refer you to the call slip from that location on January 8th, over 2
weeks prior to the shooting. We have confirmed that at least one narcotics
officer has been relieved of duty due to ongoing questions that cannot be
answered until the case agent is interviewed. The department made the decision
to relieve the officer of duty while a thorough investigation continues. Nearly all
officers relieved of duty return to work quickly after an investigation is complete.
Rumors will undoubtedly continue until the case agent is able to be interviewed.
Unfortunately, his gunshot wound has resulted in him being incapacitated while
surgeries continue. Any assumptions or conclusions made prior to the interview
taking place, are just assumptions. 

The HPOU will have no further comment on this case until that case agent can be
interviewed.

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