A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a female Baltimore police officer, who was killed while on duty Monday afternoon in Nottingham, Md., approximately 10 miles northeast of Baltimore.
The Baltimore County Police and Fire Department confirmed on Twitter shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern Time Monday that an incident took place near Bel Air Road and Klausmier Road Monday afternoon following an officer’s response to a suspicious vehicle, which was reported by multiple outlets at the time as a suspicious “package.”
Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence Sheridan told reporters Monday evening that around 2 p.m., emergency dispatchers received a 911 call about a possible burglary involving four suspects.
Tony Kurke, a local resident, said his son had been in the yard and saw the female cop draw her gun as she approached people in a Jeep.
“The next thing he heard was a pop, and he saw the Jeep take off and run right over her,” Kurke told the Associated Press.
By Tuesday morning, local law enforcement said the unnamed officer had in fact been shot but did not confirm the shooting as the cause of death.
“Police confirm 16yr old male was arrested yesterday shortly after death of #BCoPD officer. Suspect awaiting bail hearing. Name and charges will be released after hearing. More details to follow throughout the day. Three suspects continue to be sought,” the emergency response account wrote.
Police confirm 16yr old male was arrested yesterday shortly after death of #BCoPD officer. Suspect awaiting bail hearing. Name and charges will be released after hearing. More details to follow throughout the day. Three suspects continue to be sought.^SV
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) May 22, 2018
“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,” Republican Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted after the tragedy. “Our prayers go out to this brave officer’s family, @BACOPoliceFire, and the Baltimore County community.”
Nearby schools were placed on lockdown through Monday evening and police urged the public to avoid the area.
The deceased officer has not been identified. She was taken to Medstar Franklin Square and pronounced dead at 2:50 p.m.,
