Baltimore Officer and Suspect Shot in Active Shooter Incident Near Park Heights Avenue, Police Say

Officer taken to Shock Trauma as police urged public to avoid the area

A Baltimore Police Department officer and a suspect were shot Tuesday, March 10, 2026, during what police described as an active shooter incident in northwest Baltimore. The officer was transported to the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma center, a regional facility known for treating severe injuries.

Police issued public warnings during the response, telling residents to avoid the area as officers worked to secure the scene and assess ongoing risk. The initial information released by authorities did not include the officer’s condition, the suspect’s condition, or details on what prompted the encounter.

Location and timeline released in early reports

The incident was reported around midday in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, in the city’s Park Heights area. Early accounts indicated the shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m., prompting a concentrated police presence as the situation unfolded.

As of Tuesday afternoon, officials had not publicly confirmed whether additional victims were injured, whether the suspect was in custody, or whether the threat had been fully contained. Police also did not immediately provide information on the weapon involved, the number of shots fired, or whether the suspect was believed to be acting alone.

What is known, what remains unconfirmed

Authorities confirmed two core facts: an officer and a suspect were shot, and the officer was taken to Shock Trauma. Beyond that, key questions remained unanswered in the initial hours after the shooting, including:

• Whether the suspect remained at large or was detained.
• Whether officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect or if shots were fired from one direction.
• Whether the incident began as a targeted attack, an attempted crime, or another type of confrontation.
• Whether nearby residents or businesses were placed under lockdown or asked to shelter in place.

Why Shock Trauma is often referenced in officer-injury cases

The University of Maryland Shock Trauma center routinely receives patients with life-threatening injuries from across Maryland, including victims of shootings and serious vehicle crashes. When police and fire officials transport patients there, it often signals that injuries may be severe or require specialized trauma care, though transport alone does not confirm a patient’s prognosis.

Officials advised the public to stay away from the area while the police response continued.

This story will be updated as Baltimore police release additional verified details about the circumstances of the shooting, the status of the officer, and any public-safety advisories tied to the investigation.