A Baltimore County, Maryland police officer was fatally shot Monday by a suspect who still remains at large.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a Baltimore County Police Officer after she was shot in the line of duty today,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted. “Our prayers go out to this brave officer’s family, @BACOPoliceFire, and the Baltimore County community.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a Baltimore County Police Officer after she was shot in the line of duty today. Our prayers go out to this brave officer's family, @BACOPoliceFire, and the Baltimore County community.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 21, 2018
A police officer was shot while investigating suspicious activity in Perry Hall near Belair and Klausmier Roads. Heavy police activity in that area. I have no more details and will pass along information as reported to me by the Baltimore County Police Department.
— David Marks (@david_s_marks) May 21, 2018
The officer was shot in Perry Hall, Fox 45 reported. Councilman David Marks confirmed via Twitter the officer was shot but said he had no further details on the incident.
There are reports that the officer was shot in the head but that could not be immediately confirmed. WBAL reported the officer has been “critically wounded,” while the county’s public safety branch tweeted the officer was transported to a local hospital.
Residents in the area of Belair Road and Klausmeier Road should shelter in place due to ongoing #BCoPD incident. Motorists should avoid Belair Road from Forge Road to Ebenezer Road. #BCoPD is searching for an armed suspect. More info when available. ^NL
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) May 21, 2018
Police are searching for “at lease one armed suspect” in the area of Belair Road and Klausmeier Road, and residents should shelter in place, officials said.
