UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WUSA9) -- The shot that killed Officer Jacai Colson during a shootout Sunday at Prince George's County police headquarters was "deliberately aimed at him" by another officer, police officials announced Wednesday.
Prince George's County Police Chief Hank Stawinski said the officer fired at Colson, who was in plain clothes during the shootout, because they perceived him to be a threat.
"I do not believe for a second that a police officer intentionally fired at another police officer," Stawinski said.
The shootout happened when Michael Ford, who faces second-degree murder, six counts of attempted first-degree murder and other charges, randomly opened fire at police and passing cars. He is still at the hospital and currently in a no bond status.
His two brothers, Malik and Elijah Ford, were denied bail Wednesday after prosecutors say they filmed their brother Michael during the shootout and failed to stop him. The two brothers have also been charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault.
"The environment was incredibly chaotic," Stawinski said.
During the bail hearing, Malik Ford collapsed.
"The family of Jacai Colson has been a paragon of strength," Chief Stawinski said. "The mother and father standing with us during the press conference where we had to reveal this was likely a friendly fire incident, and even today as we have talked to them as this has unfolded, their support of this police department has been stunning."
Several family members testified on behalf of Malik and Elijah Ford during the bond hearing. An aunt said, "He never shot anyone" about Malik Ford and their father said, "He didn't have no gun in his hand."
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