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.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.