My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by last week’s officer involved shooting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. I recognize that this situation has caused concern and distress throughout our community.

As Mayor, I want to assure you that this matter will be investigated fully, thoroughly, and with complete transparency. We will follow the evidence wherever it leads.

I also want to clarify that the statements made by the Chief of Police during the press conference on March 25, 2026, were only the beginning of this process and not its conclusion. The investigation will be conducted by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Professional Standards Bureau. It will also include a review by the Independent Accountability Auditor.

We are committed to ensuring that this process is fair, impartial, and guided solely by facts. This commitment applies not only to this investigation but to all services we provide to the community.

While the investigation is ongoing, I ask for your patience and understanding. I know many have formed opinions, but I encourage everyone to allow the process to move forward so that the full truth can be established.

This administration remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and strengthening a mutually respectable community-police relationship based on respect, fairness, and open communication.

Thank you.

Mayor Turner-Sloss