Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation following an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a disturbance call in Queen Anne’s County this afternoon.
Troopers from the Centreville Barrack were dispatched at 3:40 p.m. to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester after receiving a 911 call about a disturbance. The caller reported that a man was brandishing a knife and making threatening statements.
When officers arrived at the scene, they began speaking with the person who had called for help. During this interaction, the armed individual moved toward the trooper while holding a knife. The officer then discharged her service weapon, hitting the suspect.
Emergency medical care was provided to the wounded man immediately at the location. He was then flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a nearby trauma facility for further medical treatment. No additional injuries occurred during this incident.
Following standard department protocol, the officer who fired the weapon has been assigned to administrative leave while the investigation proceeds.
Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies provided support at the scene. Crime scene specialists from Maryland State Police also arrived to collect evidence and document the area.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is overseeing the investigation while working with the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. Additionally, the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Unit will conduct its own review, which is standard procedure for such incidents.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities plan to release more information as it becomes available.
