baltimore authorities said a police officer and a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon during what officials described as an active shooter incident, with limited public details released as the situation continued to develop.
What happened in Baltimore, and where?
the shooting happened around 12: 30 p. m. Tuesday on the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, near the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue. The incident was described by officials as an active shooter situation.
Police urged people to avoid the area while the incident unfolded. Beyond the location and time window, authorities did not release additional information in the initial updates about how the encounter began or what led to shots being fired.
Who was injured, and what is known about their condition?
a Baltimore Police officer and a suspect were shot. The officer was transported to a hospital, and the officer was taken to Shock Trauma. Authorities did not provide further information on the officer’s condition in the initial statements.
The condition of the suspect was not confirmed in the official updates, and was described as unclear in the information released Tuesday afternoon. Authorities also did not release identifying information for either the officer or the suspect in the early stage of the investigation.
What authorities and the police union have said so far
The Baltimore Police Department confirmed that both an officer and a suspect were shot during the incident. In a separate statement, the Baltimore Police union said it was aware of the shooting and said “all involved members are in good spirits. ”
Authorities characterized the situation as developing and indicated more information would be released as it becomes available. For now, the public record remains limited to the location, the approximate time, confirmation that an officer and a suspect were shot, and the officer’s transport to Shock Trauma.
