July 13, 2021

UPDATE (JULY 13, 2021 4:10 P.M.)

32-year-old Justin Powell of Baltimore, MD has been identified as the suspect involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in the 6900 block of Security Blvd.

A preliminary investigation reveals detectives with the Baltimore Police Department, assigned to the U.S. Marshals’ Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF), were looking for a vehicle and suspect wanted in reference to a homicide that occurred in Baltimore City on June 19, 2021.

CARFTF members observed the targeted vehicle and suspect in the parking lot of Security Square Mall. As officers approached the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect exited the vehicle and fired multiple rounds at officers, striking two Baltimore detectives. Multiple officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to an area hospital, where he pronounced deceased. .

The two Baltimore detectives were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma, suffering from gunshot wounds. At this time, the officers are in stable condition.

This investigation is ongoing. As the criminal investigation is handled by the Baltimore County Police Department, members of the Baltimore Police Department, Special Investigation Response Team (SIRT), remain focused on the internal investigation regarding the officer-involved shooting.

ORIGINAL (JULY 13, 2021 10:28 A.M.):

Just after 8 a.m. on July 13, Baltimore County police officers responded to the 6900 block of Security Boulevard after receiving calls that two U.S. Marshals had been shot. Upon arriving on scene, the injured officers were located suffering from gunshot wounds and later transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The officers have been identified as Baltimore City officers with the Warrant Apprehension Task Force.

The suspect suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased.

This investigation remains active and open. The Baltimore Police Department will be holding a news conference at W. Lombard Street and Penn Street in Baltimore City. Baltimore County Homicide detectives remain outside Security Square Mall as the investigation continues. 

The Baltimore County Police Department will provide updates on social media (@BaltCoPolice) as more information becomes available.