Domestic Disturbance Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE November 25, 2023 (1:58 p.m.)

The woman fatally wounded during a domestic disturbance that occurred in the 2700 block of Maple Ave. on Friday, November 24, 2023 has been identified as 48-year-old Maxine Redfern. The deceased suspect has been identified as 52-year-old Arnel Redfern. 

ORIGINAL November 25, 2023

At approximately 11:30 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Maple Ave. in Parkville in reference to a domestic disturbance. As the first responding officer approached the residence, a person in distress could be heard inside the home.

A preliminary investigation determined one person was fatally shot inside the house. The investigation also revealed one subject fired upon officers. After an exchange of gunfire, that subject was located fatally wounded outside the home. A handgun was recovered near the suspect’s body.

During this incident, three members of the Baltimore County Police Department discharged their weapons.

As homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department investigate the circumstances surrounding the homicide, investigators with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigation’s Division will oversee the officer-involved shooting investigation.