Baltimore Police Department press release:
Police Involved Shooting (Officer Injured)
On May 26, 2020 at approximately 9:25 P.M., an officer was on routine patrol when he spotted a vehicle that was driving erratic near the intersection of E. Pratt and Light Streets. The officer believed the driver of that vehicle was possibly driving under the influence.
The officer attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the vehicle sped away. The officer followed the vehicle into the 1000 block of Light Street at which time the vehicle crashed and the driver bailed out and fled on foot.
The office gave chase, on foot, at which time the suspect (driver) discharged a firearm, striking the officer in the lower abdomen.
The officer was transported to Shock Trauma with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The suspect was not apprehended and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about this incident and/or suspect is asked to contact the police or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
The pursuit led to a heavy police presence in Federal Hill, Riverside, and Locust Point.
BPD Commissioner Michael Harrison said at his press conference last night that the suspect carjacked a blue Toyota Camry to make his escape. He also said he believes but cannot confirm that the suspect did a second carjacking to make the escape. He thanked the community for relaying valuable information about this case.
Commissioner Harrison said he believes the bullet proof vest the officer was wearing saved his life and that he likely will not need surgery.
BPD’s media relations did not give a description of the suspect.
Baltimore City Mayor Bernard “Jack” young Tweeted, “This officer put their life on the line for the residents of our City. The level of violence on our streets is completely unacceptable and won’t be tolerated.”
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via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/05/27/baltimore-police-officer-shot-in-federal-hill-after-car-pursuit/
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