You saw the murder?
Yeah.
You can ID this man Bird as the shooter of William Gant? And you ain't afraid to go into court downtown and testify against one of Barksdale's people?
Omar don't scare.
“The Wire” · Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode: Jimmy McNulty (3), Cedric Daniels (2), Lester Freamon (2), Omar Little (1), Kima Greggs (1), William Rawls (1), Jay Landsman (1)
On this case, we're never where we need to be.
[on their way to see Major Rawls] What the fuck can I tell him?
Whatever the man wants to hear, Jimmy. Whatever he wants to hear.
We're building something, here, detective, we're building it from scratch. All the pieces matter.
Major, I'm asking as a favor.
As a favor?
Yes, sir. A favor.
In that case... no!
The murder warrant's on hold. The deputy gave us another month. Also, whoever that was you brought in here today gave himself up as an eyewitness in the Gant murder.
Who, Omar?
And Greggs said to tell you she'd write it up in the morning.
Lieutenant - thanks.
[McNulty leaves]
It cost you?
[Daniels says nothing]
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