Baltimore Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Being Shot At By Police As He Fled
A shoplifting suspect in Baltimore was arrested after being shot at by police as he fled from a shopping center on Tuesday. The incident has once again raised questions about police use of force and the safety of bystanders.
The Incident
According to Baltimore police, officers opened fire at a shoplifting suspect as he fled from a shopping center across from Saint Agnes Hospital on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as an Ellicott City man, was wanted for allegedly stealing from a 7-Eleven store.
The suspect then drove away from the scene and crashed into another vehicle. He was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police Use of Force
The incident has once again raised questions about police use of force and the safety of bystanders. Some have criticized the police for opening fire in a crowded area, putting innocent bystanders at risk.
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In a statement, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison defended the officers’ actions, stating they were trying to apprehend a dangerous suspect.
“The officers involved in this incident were trying to apprehend a dangerous suspect fleeing the crime scene. They were forced to use deadly force to stop the suspect from escaping and potentially harming innocent bystanders,” Harrison said.
The incident is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding police use of force in the United States. It has once again raised questions about the need for greater accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
The suspect involved in the incident is currently in police custody and is facing charges of shoplifting and fleeing from police. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the public eagerly awaits the outcome.
