Baltimore Officer Injured After Being Struck by Patrol Vehicle on York Road

A Baltimore police detective was injured on Monday evening after being struck by a patrol vehicle while pursuing a suspect.

The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of York Road. According to police, the detective was unintentionally hit by a patrol car during the chase.

The officer was taken to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition.

Witnesses at the scene described the chaotic moments leading up to the incident. Lakisha Watson, who was working at a nearby gas station, observed the police activity. "I didn’t even see or hear anything until I saw the police chasing a guy across here," she recounted.

Neighbors expressed concern about the situation, initially fearing that a more serious crime had occurred. One local resident voiced his hopes that it was not a homicide, while another mentioned their initial thoughts of a shooting.

As of now, there has been no information released regarding the suspect being pursued or the reasons for the chase.

This story will be updated as more details become available.

Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).