Crime & Safety

BPD Sergeant Paralyzed In Shooting Given Handicap-Accessible Van

Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac Carrington was surprised Tuesday with a new vehicle, thanks to groups coming together in a show of support.

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“This van gives me the opportunity to become independent again,” Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac “Ike” Carrington said.
“This van gives me the opportunity to become independent again,” Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac “Ike” Carrington said. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE, MD — A year and a half after Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac “Ike” Carrington was shot and paralyzed outside his home during a robbery attempt, a group of local organizations joined together to surprise him with a new vehicle.

The Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police union joined forces with the Signal 13 Foundation and MileOne Auto to give Carrington a special van that will give him the ability to get around on his own.

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