BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Police Department has publicly released body-worn camera footage from a fatal police-involved shooting that took place on Monday, August 5, in Baltimore.
This action is part of the department’s compliance with the memorandum of understanding with the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, which oversees investigations into officer-involved deaths.
The footage, made available today, can be accessed online and provides visual evidence of the events leading to the fatal incident. The release aligns with transparency efforts mandated by Senate Bill 600, passed by the Maryland General Assembly, which requires the Attorney General’s Office to investigate all police-involved fatalities in Maryland since October 1, 2021.
The ongoing investigation is a cooperative effort between the IID and the Maryland State Police. This arrangement also adheres to the requirements of the Baltimore Police Department’s federal consent decree, ensuring that both local and state authorities fulfill their investigatory responsibilities.
For further details and to view the original news release, interested parties can visit the Maryland Attorney General’s official website.
