Police say a quiet stretch of West Baltimore turned tense just before 2 a.m. earlier today, when officers rolled up on a man actively firing a gun in the Edmondson Village area. According to investigators, the man then pointed his weapon at officers, and at least one officer fired in response, and the suspect bolted on foot. No injuries were reported.
BREAKING NEWS: I’m reporting live on @wbalradio where here in W. Baltimore @BaltimorePolice are investigating a shooting. At 2a officers saw a man firing a gun. Listen for my reports w/ @C4WBAL & @BryanNehman as officers opened fire when he pointed the gun in their direction pic.twitter.com/GKuwqtutza
— Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) March 18, 2026
Police describe the encounter
According to WBAL, officers found the man in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue shortly before 2 a.m., where he was seen discharging a firearm. The outlet reports that the suspect then raised the gun toward officers. At least one officer fired, and the man took off on foot. No one was hit. Reporters at the scene said police quickly requested a specialized investigative team to respond.
Special Investigations Response Team on scene
As outlined by the Baltimore Police Department, the Special Investigations Response Team (SIRT) handles Level 3 uses of force and “shall thoroughly and impartially investigate actions taken by members leading up to, during, and immediately after incidents involving a Level 3 Use of Force.” SIRT investigators typically pull body‑worn camera footage, interview witnesses, and assemble a 24‑hour report for department leadership and the state’s attorney’s office. Depending on what they find, their review can include both administrative and criminal inquiries running at the same time.
Edmondson Avenue has a recent history of shootings
The Edmondson Avenue corridor has been the backdrop for several shootings in recent months, including incidents in and around the 2800 block. That recent history helps explain the large, fast police response overnight. Coverage from WMAR2 News has chronicled earlier overnight shootings along Edmondson, highlighting long‑running safety worries in the neighborhood. Residents and community leaders have repeatedly pointed to the violence on the avenue as a top concern for both law enforcement and prevention programs.
How to report tips
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Baltimore Police Department or share an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers. The department and city advisories list the tip line as 1‑866‑7LOCKUP and [email protected] for press inquiries. Per the Baltimore Police Department, tips can also be submitted through the Metro Crime Stoppers P3 app or website. Officials say more details will be released as SIRT completes its initial reports.
