BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WEAA) — Two Baltimore City Warrant Apprehension Task Force officers were injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting in Baltimore County.
Police say the incident happened around 8 a.m. Tuesday on Security Boulevard near Security Square Mall.
The officers were attempting to serve a homicide warrant on a 32-year old man wanted for 1st-degree murder in Baltimore City.
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When the officers approached the vehicle, the suspect began shooting.
According to officials, the officers were taken to Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries.
Detectives say the suspect was shot at least once.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scotts said, "Building a safer Baltimore requires us to hold violent offenders accountable. That’s exactly what our Warrant Apprehension Task Force does each day. I’m deeply thankful that both officers are alert and upbeat. I wish them a full recovery and ask you to pray for their families".
Building a safer Baltimore requires us to hold violent offenders accountable. That’s exactly what our Warrant Apprehension Task Force does each day. I’m deeply thankful that both officers are alert and upbeat. I wish them a full recovery and ask you to pray for their families. pic.twitter.com/KXnoysLXoL
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) July 13, 2021
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Governor Larry Hogan tweeted, “We are praying for the speedy recovery of the two Baltimore City police officers who were shot this morning while pursuing a homicide suspect. The Maryland State Police has offered its full support for the investigation”.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski released the below statement:
.@BaltCoPolice is continuing to lead the criminal investigation, which will be thorough and complete. Updates will be provided by the Department as they become available.
— County Executive Johnny Olszewski (@BaltCoExec) July 13, 2021
Due to #BCoPD activity, expect heavy traffic and delays in the area of Security Square Mall. Avoid the area and find an alternate route this morning.
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) July 13, 2021
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