Police: Officer wounded, suspect killed in Baltimore shooting
BALTIMORE -- An officer was wounded and a suspect killed during an an officer-involved shooting in the city of Baltimore, police say.
It happened in the 3700 block of Oakmount Avenue in northwest Baltimore.
#BREAKING: Police-involved shooting on Oakmount Ave in NW Baltimore. #WJZ @MeghanWJZ on the way to get info fr @BaltimorePolice
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An officer was shot in the leg. The suspect, identified by police as a 32-year-old male, was killed.
During a media briefing Wednesday night, Baltimore police spokesman TJ Smith said officers on patrol came across the suspect on the street. The suspect had a gun, and a confrontation ensued, according to police. The suspect shot one of the officers and the officer returned fire.
Suspect is 32 yo male. Officer is 5 yr veteran of department @cbsbaltimore #wjz
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CBS affiliate WJZ reported the officer was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police said the suspect's weapon has been recovered from the scene, WJZ reported.
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