DEC 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 12

The officer used his Taser, and Lowe fell to the ground but
was able to reach into his pocket and pull out a handgun, firing
one round that struck Holloway in the left side of his face,
Carper said. “The officer fell to the ground and immediately
returned fire with five rounds, striking the suspect multiple
times. Despite his injuries, the officer was able to effectively
request assistance for himself and the wounded suspect. The
officer also provided for the safety of witnesses and bystanders
by directing them to a place of safety.”
Police played radio traffic of the incident during the media
briefing. “609 Ingram. I’ve been shot. ... I returned fire. I need
medics and I need crews, please,” Holloway told dispatchers.
“609 Ingram. Please hurry. I’ve been shot on the left side of my
head. I can barely hear my earpiece.”
Another Dayton officer took Holloway in a marked cruiser to
Miami Valley Hospital. His left temporal artery was torn in the
shooting, but he was in stable condition. Dayton police who
arrived provided aid to Lowe, and Dayton medics took him to
Miami Valley Hospital. Police said he was in critical condition
but was later upgraded to stable condition, police said.
Holloway’s bodycam video, which was played during the
media briefing, showed Holloway try to speak to Lowe and the
point when Lowe suddenly turned around and punched the
officer. Holloway immediately used his Taser and Lowe fell
to the ground, but the Taser appeared to have limited effect.
Lowe ignored Holloway’s commands to put his hands behind
his back and get on his stomach. Lowe pulled a gun from his
pocket and shot Holloway in the face; the video showed. Holloway
returned fire, and requested help. He maintained contact
with police dispatchers and asked concerned residents
to stay inside and assured them that help was on the way.
Carper said charges that will be filed against Lowe include
two counts of felonious assault on a police officer as well as
carrying a concealed weapon, weapons under disability and
counterfeiting.
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