BALTIMORE — A man has died after a shootout with Baltimore Police officers Tuesday night.
The suspect, later identified as 36-year-old Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah, Jr., was killed after pulling a gun and allegedly shooting an officer in the foot.
As of publishing time, the eight-year veteran is listed in fair condition.
The tragic incident occurred near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street.
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Officers patrolling the area tried stopping the suspect, believing he was armed.
The man took off running with officers giving chase.
As police caught up, a struggle ensued, at which point the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at them.
He shot at officers, striking one in the foot.
Three officers fired hitting the man. He died at Shock Trauma later that night.
The involved officers were identified as Detective Devin Yancy, Detective Omar Rodriguez and officer Ashely Negron.
A gun was recovered from the suspect on scene.
The exchange was captured on body-worn camera. Footage is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
An internal investigation into the officers actions is underway.
