UPDATE: Police have charged the man who shot at a CMPD Officer and are now searching for possible witnesses.
Darryll Clay was released from the hospital and transported to police headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.
Clay was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Assault with a Firearm on a Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Common Law Robbery, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest.
Clay has been transferred to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are now requesting the public’s assistance in locating the occupants of the burgundy SUV in the attached photographs. Detectives believe that the people in the vehicle are possible witnesses in the event.
Anyone with information about the occupants of the vehicle should call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 704-432-TIPS.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Officials have identified the man who fired shots at a CMPD Officer.
Wilkinson Boulevard at West Morehead Street was shutdown Wednesday around lunchtime after a shootout between an officer and suspect.
Police say Darryll Douglas Clay, 33, was spotted in a vehicle matching a description of one seen around several home invasions. CMPD Officer Michelle Brcik approached the vehicle, Clay pulled a weapon, and a fight broke out.
Clay then ran through a wooded area and attempted to carjack several drivers nearby. That’s when he and the officer exchanged gunfire.
Police were able to subdue Clay and take him into custody.
Officer Brcik suffered a hand injury, and was transported to the hospital. Officials have not yet indicated the severity of the injury.
Clay is currently hospitalized at Carolinas Medical Center for an illness that is unrelated to this incident, and will be charged upon his release.
Officials say this is an ongoing investigation.
