“You what?” Grayson’s voice rose three octaves as he spoke to Police Chief Cruz Fletcher on the phone.

“We had to release Marcus Pierce,” Chief Fletcher repeated. “Come to find out, the gun wasn’t used in either murders and it’s registered to him. In fact, he just bought it a few weeks ago.”

Grayson shook his head. This could not be happening. “What about him pulling a gun on me and his traitorous remarks?”

Police Chief Fletcher sighed. “It’s your ...