Baltimore: Shooting leaves suspect dead, police officer wounded
The suspect was killed by a SWAT sniper after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and shooting the police officer during a robbery call.
(VOZ / Christian Camacho)
The Baltimore police reported that an officer was wounded Tuesday during what authorities described as an "active shooter incident."
The suspect was killed by a SWAT sniper after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and shot the police officer during a robbery call.
During a press conference, police explained that the officer, 36, who has been with the department for 13 years, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and is in stable condition.
It was also learned that another woman was taken to the hospital after jumping out of a window during the incident. Authorities said both women were relatives of the suspect.
"BPD is on scene of an Active Shooter Incident in 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue," police said in a brief statement.
">BPD is on scene of an Active Shooter Incident in the 6200 block of Parl Heights Avenue. An officer has been shot & transported to Shock Trauma. A suspect was also shot. Avoid the surrounding areas. More information will be provided as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/DPEYz42dT3
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) March 10, 2026
The home is located near the Agudath Israel of Baltimore and Tiferes Yisroel synagogues. However, Baltimore police told Fox News Digital in an email that the shooting "was NOT at a synagogue or religious institution."
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