Henry Stawinski

Detective Colson was arriving in an unmarked vehicle and found himself in the middle of a gunfight, heroically, Detective Colson reacted to a set of circumstances that frankly, I don't think he was entirely prepared for.

Henry Stawinski

Seeing the danger presented by Michael, the shooter, (Detective Colson) took action -- and in doing so, demonstrated extreme heroism because it was his actions that allowed officers to take a position where they could intervene and neutralize the threat, detective Colson drew fire to himself, and in doing so was mortally wounded.

Henry Stawinski

Officers involved in this used incredible restraint because they were cognizant of the fact there were homes behind Michael as he was firing at them.

Henry Stawinski

We believe the fired round that led to Detective Colson's death was fired by one of his fellow Prince George's County police officers reacting to this.

Henry Stawinski