Officer Amy Caprio, 29, was struck by a stolen Jeep Wrangler five months ago when she was called to investigate a suspicious car in a quiet neighborhood in Perry Hall. She died later that day in a hospital. Four teenagers have been arrested and charged with murder.
“The immediate and continued show of love, support, and compassion from not only the surrounding community, but from around the nation and internationally, has been overwhelmingly moving to Amy’s family, friends, and coworkers,” said the Sorrells and Caprio families.
“Through the compassion that has been shown, and memories that have been shared, Amy’s spirit will live on and continue to shine light on the good that can come from a tragedy.”
Dawnta Harris, 16, Darrell Jaymar Ward, 15, Derrick Eugene Mathews, 16, and, Eugene Robert Genius IV, 17, each were charged with first-degree murder, seven counts of first-, third-, and fourth-degree burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, five counts of theft, and four firearm charges on May 30, officials said.
Police said that Harris ran over Caprio with the jeep while the other three teenagers from Baltimore City stole $3,350 worth of items including a gun and ammunition in Perry Hall and Parkville homes on May 21.
Caprio’s funeral was held on May 25, and on Sept. 28, Towson University started a scholarship in her name, officials said.
Caprio’s family is requesting privacy.
–Danielle Williams