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Baltimore County detective injured after being rammed by suspect in stolen car

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TOWSON, Md. — A suspect in a stolen car allegedly rammed into a Baltimore County Police car on Tuesday, prompting a detective to fire their gun.

It happened just before 5:30pm as police tried arresting the driver in the 6900 block of Blanche Road.

In an attempt to get away, officials say the suspect struck a police car occupied by detectives.

One detective fired a single shot at the driver, but missed. Another detective was taken to the hospital and later released for injuries suffered in the collision,

The driver ultimately surrendered and remains in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond.

Names of the suspect and detectives have not been released.