Police Officer Hit by Car, Fired at Driver During Investigation

The officer suffered a leg injury and was treated and released from a hospital.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 5:15pm

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A police officer was hit by a car overnight in West Baltimore during an investigation into reports of an armed person. While investigating at the scene, the officer was struck by a vehicle and fired their service weapon, though the driver was not hit and remains at large.

Why it matters

Police-involved incidents like this raise concerns about public safety, officer training, and the use of force, especially in high-crime urban areas where tensions between law enforcement and residents can run high.

The details

City police said they received reports of an armed person just after midnight Sunday in the 800 block of West Lombard Street. While investigating at the scene, an officer was struck by a vehicle. The officer fired their service weapon, but the driver was not struck and remains at large. The officer suffered a leg injury and was treated and released from a hospital.

  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Baltimore, Maryland.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Baltimore Police Department.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges and risks that police officers face when responding to reports of armed individuals, and the need for continued training and protocols to minimize the use of force and protect both officers and civilians.