Police Respond to Shooting Involving Officers in East Baltimore

Incident comes as authorities search for person who shot at state trooper earlier in the day

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Police are responding to a shooting incident involving officers in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of East Baltimore. The shooting occurred on Tuesday evening in the 2800 block of Pelham Avenue, according to authorities. This story is still developing.

Why it matters

Gun violence and police-involved shootings continue to be major issues in Baltimore, which has struggled with high crime rates in recent years. This latest incident comes as authorities are also searching for a person who shot at a Maryland State Police trooper earlier in the day, raising concerns about public safety.

The details

Few details are currently known about the shooting involving officers in East Baltimore. Police have responded to the scene on Pelham Avenue, but have not yet provided specifics on what led to the incident or if any injuries have been reported.

  • The shooting occurred on Tuesday evening in the 2800 block of Pelham Avenue.
  • Earlier on Tuesday, a person shot at a Maryland State Police trooper in Baltimore.

The players

Baltimore Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responding to the shooting incident in East Baltimore.

Maryland State Police

The state police agency that is also investigating a separate shooting incident involving one of their troopers earlier in the day in Baltimore.

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What’s next

Police are expected to provide more details on the shooting incident in East Baltimore as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This latest shooting in Baltimore underscores the persistent challenges the city faces with gun violence and public safety, even as authorities work to address these issues.