A police-involved shooting occurred in West Baltimore Thursday.
According to Baltimore Police spokesperson, TJ Smith, at approximately 9:30 p.m. officers were traveling in a vehicle in the 2300 block of Winchester Street when they heard gunfire. The four officers were in an unmarked vehicle and plain clothes, wearing police vests.
They drove toward the gunfire. In an apartment complex parking lot, the officers located the suspect who was armed with an AR-15 style rifle. The suspect then opened gunfire on the officers.
The officers returned fire. The suspect was struck and then retreated inside one of the apartment buildings. The suspect suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. Police have not yet identified the suspect.
No officers or civilians were injured.
Police recovered the weapon and secured the area. The investigation is still ongoing. Police are expected to provide another update Friday.
ABC2 News will bring you the very latest on Good Morning Maryland starting at 4:30 a.m. Friday.
We will hold next briefing tomorrow afternoon. This is the gun recovered from the scene. Watch #Periscope for brief: pic.twitter.com/1mhGIXUJSw
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) July 15, 2016
Scene in #WestBaltimore still not secure. Waiting for official word from police. @Dakarai_Turner is leading off live at 11 @ABC2NEWS
— Jamie Costello (@JamiefromABC2) July 15, 2016
Now: Police moving with armored vehicle and shields at intersection of Bentalou and Presstman pic.twitter.com/lVlL7Il2gb
— Dakarai Turner ABC2 (@Dakarai_Turner) July 15, 2016
En route to Police-Involved shooting scene. West Baltimore. Will advise staging @BaltimorePolice
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithMedia) July 15, 2016
Corner of N. Bentalou and Presstman near Coppin Heights. Heavy police presence. Working to get info pic.twitter.com/5wTvXOIgcu
— Dakarai Turner ABC2 (@Dakarai_Turner) July 15, 2016
Police involved shooting at Bentalou St @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/mHTjxW4teX
— Deion Broxton ABC2 (@DeionJBroxton) July 15, 2016
