BALTIMORE, Md. — The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has released body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a fatality on July 5.
The incident took place around 1:45 a.m. in the 3300 block of Clifton Avenue, adjacent to the Walbrook Junction Shopping Center. Prior to the shooting, BPD's helicopter, Foxtrot, identified a vehicle that had been reported stolen in a carjacking incident in Baltimore County.
Officers monitored the vehicle from a safe distance for approximately 20 minutes before it stopped in the Clifton Avenue area. According to authorities, the driver initially opened the door but quickly returned inside the vehicle. When officers approached to remove him, he locked the doors and refused to exit.
As one officer prepared to break a window to gain access, another officer reportedly observed what appeared to be a firearm inside the vehicle and alerted the team. Following multiple commands for the driver to exit, officers discharged their weapons, hitting the driver.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered immediately, and the driver, identified as 42-year-old Maurice Daniels from Millersville, was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
No officers were injured during the incident. Investigators later recovered a replica BB gun from the vehicle.
The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigation Division (IID) has initiated an investigation into the shooting, which was announced about two hours after the event. All officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.
The IID is seeking any additional information related to the incident, including cell phone or surveillance footage. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the IID at 410-576-7070 or via email at [email protected].
Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).
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