Bodycam video shows moments before 14-year-old shot CMPD officer in 2021

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Wednesday released bodycam footage that shows the moments before a 14-year-old shot an officer in December 2021.

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[burningsandsexploration]

If you are old enough to shoot someone while running from a crime, you are old enough to be tried as an adult. Just my opinion.

[misscorvette]

See? A 14 year old can commit murder, or try to, just as easily as a 24 year old. I hope he was charged as an adult.

[Smurphenstein]

At 14 I was polishing my bicycle and making go karts with lawnmower engines. I can't comprehend picking up a hand gun, let alone shooting at someone. We had pellet guns but were taught to use them carefully with respect for them.

[myztixwenzmatta]

That is a tough officer 👮‍♀️!!! The suspect is a criminal & belongs in PRISON tried as adult for his crimes…

[heavylife]

This is what happens when today's lawmakers stop punishing teens. 😡😡😡

[FloozieOne]

Did anyone notice that the officer told the arresting officer to take care of the shot suspect before coming back to help him. To protect and serve to the max.

[jerryatricks]

The cop is shot, still manages to take down the suspect from the ground, then doesn't even think twice telling the other cop to help the bad guy. They better give that man a raise.

[mont]

Kids a menace to society and a threat to public safety. Wish the officer a full and speedy recovery

[YourFreeBeats]

I’ll never understand it. At a minimum you will be spending the rest of your life in prison, and at worse facing the death penalty. And for what? So you don’t have to spend a few days/weeks/months in jail? I’m unaware of anyone who has shot a cop and gotten away with it. They don’t stop looking for you.

[shawngustafson]

Dude, when he said "Im fine, help him" (referring to the person who literally shot him moments before) I couldn't even believe it. Words are not enough... This man is a next level public servant. He deserves a raise and then some!

[ChaplainDeanna]

What a hero! Shot by a criminal, then tells his fellow officers, “I’m good. Take care of HIM.” So much respect for officers who put their lives on the line every day for us. One of our officers here was shot three times recently. He’s recovering. Another officer was shot and killed years ago, leaving a wife and young children. Last week his now grown daughter was sworn in as an officer. These are the best people I know. Pray for them.

[Juice_]

That was very scary. I wish the officer a full and speedy recovery.

[Judochop]

He gets shot, clears a malfunction, and then mag dumps. Way to stay in the fight officer!

[stevenwbaker]

Im sorry you were shot officer, but thank you for your service. Please continue. We need many more like YOU !

[Mil]

The parents need to be held accountable for raising a pos!!! Charge them also!!!

[itsalpca]

Not only did we see the moments before, but also during and after!

[mikeallenma]

Those type of incidents should not end up as arrests. End them on site.

[rutrutbella]

When are honest hard working black folks and leaders gonna take a stand against this and stand up and do whatever it takes to stop this crap

[Dwayn]

14 sounds young but he was already a violent criminal raised by life long violent criminals. They are nothing but trouble

[stephs]

His mamma will still defend him and say he was just scared, and he was thinking about starting school again next semester