Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers testified in an attempted murder, carjacking trial on Aug. 27 that they used special technology to augment their foot pursuit of the suspect.
Isaiah Andrew Stroup, 19, is represented by defense attorney Jerry Rodriguez. The suspect is charged with attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, first-degree assault, firearm use in a felony or violent crime, and related offenses in connection with a June 29, 2025, shooting on the 2400 block of Bridgehampton Drive. He is being tried before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Ausby.
According to charging documents, a man and his girlfriend were sitting inside an Acura MDX on the 2400 block of Bridgehampton Drive when three individuals approached in an attempted robbery and carjacking.
After surrendering his cell phone and car key, the male victim was shot in the face when he attemped to stop one of the suspects from taking his car. The victim was taken to a hospital by his girlfriend in critical condition.
The hearing testimony focused on efforts to track down the suspect.
An officer reviewed body camera footage for the jury of a person identified as Stroup and a young woman stopped by a detective before they began to flee. The officer testified that he activated an infrared camera after Stroup ran into a wooded area .
The device uses heat energy to help locate people where there is limited visibility. Police were able to recover a handgun during the search.
Additional testimony focused on a July 30, 2025, foot chase on Liberty Road allegedly involving Stroup. The police report says Stroup was identified by a witness who will affirm his conclusion in trial testimony.
During cross-examination, Rodriguez questioned how officers knew where to find the gun. One officer acknowledged there were two other suspects involved who have not been identified.
According to charging documents, Stroup was allegedly driving a dark sedan used in the crime while two other individuals approached the victims.
The trial is continuing.
