Officer in 'Guarded Condition,' Police Investigate Shooting

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Detectives from the Baltimore Police Department is investigating an incident on Dec. 16 that left an officer wounded.

According to the press release, officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash on the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue. Once on scene, officers located another officer suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.

The officer was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma where he is listed as being in guarded condition.

“This was a cowardly, brazen act to walk up and open fire on a police officer who was doing what we asked that officer to do – to go out to protect and serve,” said Commissioner Michael Harrison. “Our prayers are with the officer’s family. We are determined to find those responsible for this heinous crime and will not rest until we do.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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Officer in ‘Guarded Condition,’ Police Investigate Shooting