Crime
Suspect with Rifle Opens Fire on Police in Active Standoff on Gray Manor Terrace in Dundalk
Barricade Situation in Dundalk Ends with Suspect Found Deceased
UPDATE: A barricade situation in Dundalk concluded Tuesday morning after an armed suspect was found deceased inside a residence from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to a report of a prior firearms discharge in the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace (ZIP code 21222).
While investigating the incident, officers came under fire from a nearby resident.
Law enforcement personnel returned fire and immediately initiated a barricade response.
Multiple agencies, including the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Baltimore City Police, Maryland State Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), assisted in securing the scene and bringing the situation to a close.
No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate, and additional details will be released as they become available.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
DUNDALK, MD – Authorities are responding to an active shooting situation in the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace, where a suspect armed with a rifle has opened fire on law enforcement officers.
According to initial reports, officers came under gunfire and have returned fire while calling for additional units and SWAT support.
Residents in the area are urged to avoid the vicinity and take immediate shelter.
Law enforcement officials have established a tactical response as the suspect remains inside a residence, actively firing at police.
Authorities are asking the public to stay clear of the area and follow all emergency instructions as the situation continues to develop.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.