Police Release Body Cam Video of Officer-Involved Shooting in Baltimore

The incident occurred on January 19 in the Bolton Hill neighborhood after officers responded to multiple calls.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The Baltimore Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from a police-involved shooting that took place on January 19 in the Bolton Hill neighborhood. Officers responded to multiple calls, including a welfare check, a disorderly person, and a report of an armed individual. Inside the apartment complex, they encountered a person, later identified as 48-year-old Autumn Elizabeth Denny, who was screaming and wielding a large knife. After attempts to de-escalate the situation, Officer Kevin Wilson discharged his weapon, striking Denny. She was transported to a hospital with two gunshot wounds and now faces assault and weapons charges.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges police face when responding to calls involving individuals in crisis and the need for continued training and protocols around de-escalation techniques. The release of the body cam footage also promotes transparency and accountability in policing.

The details

When officers arrived, they found several residents outside the apartment complex due to a fire alarm. Inside, they encountered Denny, who was screaming and wielding a large knife. Officers tried to de-escalate the situation by communicating through the door and instructing Denny to exit and drop the knife. However, Denny emerged holding a knife and an electrical stun stick, refusing to comply with commands. Officers deployed tasers, but they were ineffective. Subsequently, Officer Kevin Wilson discharged his service weapon, striking Denny. Despite being shot, Denny continued to resist, and officers struggled to secure the knife. Eventually, Denny dropped the weapons and was taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred on January 19, 2026 in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.
  • The body-worn camera footage was released on January 30, 2026.

The players

Autumn Elizabeth Denny

A 48-year-old individual who was involved in the officer-involved shooting incident and now faces assault and weapons charges.

Officer Kevin Wilson

A three-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department who discharged his service weapon, striking Denny during the incident.

Baltimore Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and released the body-worn camera footage.

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What’s next

The Special Investigations Response Team is investigating the incident, and the charges against Denny will be reviewed by the court.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges police face when responding to calls involving individuals in crisis and the need for continued training and protocols around de-escalation techniques. The release of the body cam footage is a step towards promoting transparency and accountability in policing.