East Baltimore arrest follows alleged vehicle assault that injured two officers during armed-person call

What police say happened

A Baltimore man was arrested after two officers were injured during a response to a reported armed person in East Baltimore, authorities said. The incident began shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2023, when officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of East North Avenue.

Charging documents describe officers approaching a 2016 gray Honda Accord with tinted windows and issuing repeated commands for the driver to exit the vehicle. Police allege the driver did not comply and instead used the car to strike police vehicles and then hit two officers, knocking them to the ground.

Police said one officer fired at the vehicle as it moved away. Authorities reported the driver was not hit by gunfire.

Arrest and charges

Police said the suspect was apprehended a short time later in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street. One officer was transported to a hospital and later released. The other officer’s injuries were described as not life-threatening.

The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Willie Millings. He was charged with two counts of assault on a police officer.

• Reported location of initial call: 1200 block of East North Avenue
• Reported time: just before 9 p.m.
• Arrest location: 1500 block of Holbrook Street
• Charges announced: two counts of assault on a police officer

What remains unclear

Publicly available summaries of the case do not specify whether additional charges were filed beyond the two assault counts, whether any weapons were recovered, or whether the incident was captured on body-worn or surveillance video. Court records would be needed to confirm the full charging history, any bail determination, and the status of the prosecution.

How these cases are typically handled

Assault allegations involving law enforcement officers generally proceed through the District Court of Maryland at the charging stage and may later be transferred to Circuit Court depending on the charges and prosecutorial decisions. The case’s next milestones typically include an initial appearance, a preliminary hearing or probable-cause review where applicable, and subsequent court dates addressing bail conditions, discovery, and trial scheduling.

Police alleged the suspect used a vehicle to strike officers during an attempted stop following an armed-person call in East Baltimore.

The investigation and court process will determine which allegations are sustained and what evidence supports the charges.