CMPD Id The Suspect And Officer In Sunday Morning Officer-Involved Shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CMPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 6700 block of Albemarle Road in east Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Police say the incident happened just after 2:00 a.m. when officers say they responded to a call for service in which a male was armed with a handgun.

Officials say upon their arrival to the scene, police located 30-year-old Robert Morrow III who matched the suspect description.

CMPD says that when officers attempted to make contact with Morrow, he fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, officers determined Morrow to be armed with a handgun.

While pursuing Morrow, Officer Jeremiah Dossett perceived an imminent deadly threat and fired his service weapon, striking Morrow. No officers, including Dossett, were injured during the course of the incident.

Morrow was transported to Carolinas Medical Center. CMPD say that Morrow is currently being treated for his injuries and will then be transported to Mecklenburg County Jail upon discharge.

Officer Dossett has been placed on paid Administrative Leave. Officials say that Officer Dossett has been employed with CMPD since August 13, 2012.

CMPD say that Morrow will be charged with Assault on a Female, Assault by pointing a gun, Possession of firearm by convicted felon, Trafficking in cocaine, and Resist, Obstruct and delay.

Morrow also will be served with 4 outstanding orders for his arrest from Mecklenburg, Gaston and Union Counties stemming from previous cases.

This is an ongoing, active investigation.

The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers mobile app website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.