SYKESVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Attorney General's Office is investigating a deadly offficer-involved shooting in Carroll County.
On Saturday, June 4 Maryland State Police were called to a home in Sykesville, in the 1200 block of Liberty Road, for reports of a suicidal man.
Jack Cimino, Jr., 52, reportedly called the crisis hotline threatening to kill himself with a gun, while claiming to be under the influence of some type of substance.
Troopers tried but failed to make contact with Cimino, prompting a barricade situation.
The standoff lasted for more than eight-hours into Sunday morning.
Around 7am Cimino came to the front door with a dark object in his hand.
Body-worn camera footage apparently showed him pointing the object at troopers.
Sergeant Jesse Hartsock shot Cimino, killing him.
Troopers recovered a gun at the scene. The Attorney General's Office is investigating this incident. A decision on whether to charge Hartsock will be made by the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office once that investigation is completed.
