Baltimore DPW Employee In Police Custody After Killing Co-Worker

BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The man accused of gunning down a Baltimore Public Works employee has turned himself in on Saturday.

After eluding police for nearly three days, Cipisirono Cole is now behind bars for killing his coworker Darrin Johnson Jr. inside the public works facility on Fulton Avenue where they both worked.

Police had been desperately trying to track Johnson's shooter since Thursday morning. Before his arrest, police had harsh words for Cole.

"We didn't name this person public enemy number one but he's certainly at this point a public enemy number one," said TJ Smith, Baltimore City police.

Police say the trouble between the two men had been brewing for weeks. The ongoing dispute turned deadly when Cole, who worked for the city for 25 years, pulled the trigger.

On Sunday, Baltimore DPW Director Rudy Chow said in a statement, "I am pleased that Mr. Cole turned himself in to police, sparing further harm and concern to family, friends, co-workers and the general public. I appreciate the continuing efforts of the Baltimore City Police Department to investigate this tragic episode, as well as the kind words of support we've received from members of the public."

Chow adds that the entire Baltimore DPW family will continue to work to heal and grow together.

Cole is no stranger to the law. Court records show the 47-year-old has been charged with assault and disorderly conduct in the past; he's now facing first and second degree murder charges, as well as handgun charges.

Johnson's family says they're making funeral arrangements.