Bowie Police Sgt. Indicted for Shooting Incident

Sgt. Robert Warrington of the Bowie Police Department has been indicted on charges including attempted second-degree murder after he shot at an unarmed man during an incident on September 12. Warrington had pulled over to assist what he thought was a stranded driver but, after a brief exchange with a bystander, fired his weapon, missing the man and hitting a passing vehicle instead. Body camera and dashcam footage released by the police shows the moments leading up to the shooting, where Warrington mistakenly claimed the man had a gun. The incident has raised concerns about officer accountability, prompting Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy to emphasize the importance of holding officers responsible for their actions. Warrington, a 12-year veteran, faces serious charges that reflect the gravity of the situation and the potential disregard for life involved.