Statement on motion filed to seek pre-trial detention in the case of Chase Harris, alleged to be involved in the recent shooting at Huey's

In his Friday email newsletter, Mayor Strickland stated that our office had not filed a motion to revoke the bond of Chase Harris, who is alleged to be involved in the recent shooting at Huey’s.

This is incorrect.

We filed a motion to revoke or increase bond last Tuesday, May 16. As we have stated repeatedly in our public statements since May 12, the prior decisions to release this defendant were made by a judicial commissioner with no prosecutor or defense lawyer present, and we intend to seek pretrial detention of Mr. Harris at his upcoming June 1 hearing.

We asked Mayor Strickland to correct the error. He agreed to make the correction in his upcoming Friday newsletter.

It’s important the public have accurate information. Once again, the DA’s office does not set bonds. In a case like this, our office does not get involved in even recommending bonds until the bond hearing 72 hours after arrest. We will continue to seek pretrial detention where the facts suggest the defendant poses a risk of flight or re-offense.