The Richmond Police Department has released the name of the officer involved in a shooting incident on Decatur Street on Dec. 6.
According to the RPD, the officer was Sgt. Cody Adams, a nine-year veteran with the department.
On Dec. 6, just before midnight, officers attempted to apprehend wanted individuals who were in a vehicle in the 2100 block of Decatur Street. Officers approached the vehicle and attempted to detain the wanted individuals when a male in the passenger seat fire shots at an officer. Sgt. Adams returned fire with his service weapon.
According to police, an adult male arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds a short time later. The injured male, Calique Harris, 18, of Richmond, was treated and released.
Harris was arrested and charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
As with all officer-involved shooting incidents, the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the incident. The investigation continues.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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