BALTIMORE — Maryland State Police are in search of an alleged gunman who fired at a trooper during a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Northwest Baltimore.
It happened around 3:30am at the intersection of Belle and Milford Avenues.
That's where the trooper stopped an Infiniti four-door sedan for speeding and driving without its lights on.
Search on for gunman who fired at State trooper during Baltimore City traffic stop
As the trooper approached police say "the door opened slightly and shots were fired from inside the car."
While the trooper was not struck he suffered "powdered burns" on his face from firearm residue which required hospitalization.
He's since been treated and released from Shock Trauma. Officials tell us the trooper was marking his first anniversary with the police department.
"We are deeply grateful that the officer only experienced minimal injuries and is expected to make a full recovery," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Police Commissioner Richard Worley said in a joint statement. "This senseless act of violence against a law enforcement officer endangered both the trooper and our entire city. It will not be tolerated, and we will not rest until the person responsible is held accountable."
The getaway car is described as having darkly tinted windows, with no tags, broken headlights, and front end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-653-4200.
"Even the smallest piece of information could be critical," Scott and Worley said.
