The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., an officer with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 5100 block of Leeds Avenue in Arbutus after receiving a 911 call for a man in a black ski mask, armed with a bow and arrow shooting at passing cars. A second officer arrived on scene, and the two officers eventually encountered a man matching the description provided to 911 call takers at the reported location. During the interaction, one officer discharged his service weapon, striking the man. Officers provided medical aid until EMS crews arrived on scene and transported the man to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A bow and several arrows were recovered from the scene. Circumstances surrounding the interaction remain under investigation. None of the officers or nearby civilians were injured. The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and discharging officer within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at IID@oag.state.md.us.
The IID will generally release body-worn camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. At the time of the shooting, the discharging officer was not equipped with body-worn camera. The witness officer was equipped with body-worn camera; however, it was not activated until after the incident.
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