On the night of September 6, a collaboration between Northeast District & Western District Action Team officers led to the arrest of an individual suspected of carrying a loaded handgun. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of North Calhoun Street, where officers were on an investigation, according to a post by the Baltimore Police Department.
Western District Handgun Violation Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) September 7, 2024
On September 6, 2024, at approximately 8:39 p.m., Northeast District & Western District Action Team officers were conducting an investigation in the 1700 block of North Calhoun Street, when they observed a male displaying… pic.twitter.com/iyCvQPlKOF
The suspect was allegedly exhibiting behavior indicative of an armed person when officers approached. Upon closer inspection, a loaded handgun was confiscated from the suspect's pants leg. The arrest unfolded without incident, a detail reflective of the routine precision law enforcement must exercise in the charged urban tableau of Baltimore's streets. After complaining of a medical condition, the individual further concerned authorities, requiring them to transport him to an area hospital and then to the Central Booking Intake. Here, he was identified and charged accordingly.
Details on the charges the suspect might face have not been provided in the police’s communication. However, the implications of being found in possession of a firearm in Baltimore could entail significant legal repercussions, given Maryland's strict gun laws. The nature of the suspect’s alleged medical condition has not been disclosed to the public.
