Gunman sought Internet fame in slaying of officer with Ashland ties
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Disturbing information out of Maryland as detectives reveal one of the men charged in the slaying of a Maryland police officer with ties to Ashland wanted to become Internet famous by attacking police.
According to Prince George's County, Maryland investigators, 22-year-old Michael Ford told his two brothers, 18-year-old Elijah and 21-year-old Malik, that he wanted to the record the shooting and send the video to WorldStarHipHop.com, a website that has posted hundreds of shootings involving police.
Prosecutors say Ford was hoping to gain some sort of notoriety out of the shooting.
Police said Michael Ford opened fire on the department's headquarters and on drivers passing by. Officer Jacai Colson was shot and killed by friendly fire outside the station when officers responded during the March shooting.
Ford's lawyers say there is more to the case and that Michael wasn't involved in any plans to shoot down police.
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