A Pikesville man accused of shooting a Baltimore County police officer along a popular walking trail last week is staying behind bars for now, after choosing not to challenge his detention in court on Monday. The decision keeps him held without bond as prosecutors press ahead in the case stemming from the June 7 shooting on the Milford Mill Gwynn Falls trail that wounded an officer and a bystander.
The suspect, identified in court records as 38-year-old Shaka Kamara of Pikesville, waived his right to a bail review hearing, according to the Baltimore Sun. The outlet reports that Kamara passed on the early opportunity to contest his pretrial detention rather than arguing for release or a lower bond at this stage.
How the shooting unfolded
Baltimore County police say officers were dispatched around 8:50 a.m. on June 7 to the 900 block of Milford Mill Road for a report of indecent exposure, and that a man matching the description ran off from the scene. Charging documents state the suspect stopped on the Milford Mill Gwynn Falls trail, took what was described as a bladed stance while hiding a handgun, and opened fire on Officer P. Catalfamo as the officer approached, according to WMAR‑2 News.
Authorities say the man then exchanged shots with a second officer before trying to get away and allegedly robbing a couple walking on the trail, taking a handgun from the man at gunpoint. The officer, the robbery victim and the suspect were all transported to hospitals, the officer was flown to Shock Trauma and was listed in critical but stable condition, according to CBS Baltimore.
Charges and custody
Kamara is facing multiple charges, including attempted first degree murder, assault and weapons counts, and remains held without bond while the case proceeds, court filings and local coverage indicate. Reporting also notes a prior 2016 felony conviction in Kamara’s record, which serves as the basis for an additional firearms charge in the current case, according to The Banner.
What waiving a bail review means
By waiving the bail review, Kamara declined an early procedural chance to ask a judge to revisit his pretrial detention, leaving that question for later court hearings rather than an initial challenge. The move has no effect on the underlying allegations, which prosecutors are continuing to pursue, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Community reaction and next steps
County officials and neighbors have voiced concern in the wake of the shooting and expressed support for first responders. Police are asking anyone with information or video related to the June 7 incident to contact detectives or Metro Crime Stoppers. Earlier local coverage captured the community's unease, and officials expanded on their responses in statements to WBAL.
The investigation remains active, and prosecutors will determine formal filings as detectives complete their work and evidence is finalized. This report will be updated as new court records or statements from the State's Attorney's Office become available.
