Police shot a person in Southwest Baltimore on Thursday morning, according to authorities, turning a stretch of Wilkens Avenue into an active crime scene as detectives moved in.
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jones was on scene in the 3300 block of Wilkens Avenue, and a media staging area was set up at Wilkens and Caton avenues while investigators canvassed the area and documented evidence.
According to WBAL-TV 11, police have released only limited details so far and have not yet disclosed the person's condition or whether any officers were hurt. WBAL reported that the incident is under active investigation and that officials plan to release more information as it becomes available.
Investigations and Oversight
The Baltimore Police Department's Special Investigations Response Team (SIRT) has handled prior officer-involved discharges in the Southwest District, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Separately, the Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) is responsible for investigating police-involved incidents that result in deaths or injuries likely to be fatal, as detailed in a report from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
Wilkens Avenue History
Wilkens Avenue has seen its share of tense police encounters in recent years. A November 2023 shooting on the corridor led to an IID review and sustained media attention. That earlier incident left a man dead and sparked neighborhood outrage and renewed calls for transparency, as reported by CBS Baltimore.
How To Share Tips
Police are asking anyone with information or video related to the latest incident to contact Southwest District detectives at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, according to department media advisories. The Baltimore Police Department's newsroom also lists its Media Relations email and general tip lines for people who want investigators to review footage or other potential evidence.
This is a developing story. It will be updated with official details and any new statements from police or state investigators as they are released.
