A man shot by Baltimore police during an encounter in Upton on Tuesday evening has died, as confirmed by police on Wednesday. The incident unfolded around 7 p.m. when officers approached a man they believed to be armed, leading to a chase during which the man allegedly fired at the officers, prompting them to return fire. The man was later pronounced dead at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center shortly after 11 p.m.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is now handling the case, which is routine for any police-involved fatalities. Notably, during the altercation, one police officer was shot in the foot and is currently undergoing surgery, while community tensions flared following the event, with some bystanders accusing police of brutality. This developing story has raised significant public concern and scrutiny regarding police conduct in the area.
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