Crime
Officer Shot, Suspect Barricaded Inside Brooklyn Apartment
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Emergency personnel and law enforcement agencies responded Friday to a critical incident in the area of 1046 Thomas S. Boyland Street, where a police officer was shot during an encounter with a suspect.
According to preliminary reports, the officer sustained a gunshot wound during the initial response.
The suspect, who is believed to be armed with a shotgun, has since barricaded himself inside an apartment at the scene.
Negotiators and tactical response units have been deployed as the situation remains active and fluid.
Authorities have established a secure perimeter and are urging residents in the immediate area to remain indoors and avoid the location while the investigation and containment efforts continue.
Additional details regarding the officer’s condition and the circumstances leading to the shooting are expected to be released as the situation develops.
Officials have not yet confirmed whether any other individuals are inside the residence or involved in the incident.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Baltimore County) — Authorities are investigating a multiple-victim stabbing that left two people critically injured in Owings Mills.
According to preliminary information, Baltimore County Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 12300 block of Greenspring Avenue following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, first responders located two victims suffering from severe stab wounds, both classified as priority-one patients.
Emergency crews requested a medical helicopter due to the seriousness of the injuries.
A landing zone was established at Ridge Road and Greenspring Avenue.
One victim was transported by medevac, while the second victim was transported by ground ambulance to a nearby trauma center.
Initial reports indicate that the caller may have stabbed both of his parents.
Police confirmed that a possible suspect has been detained at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.