Police Search for Suspect Who Shot at Maryland Trooper

Trooper narrowly escaped injury during early morning traffic stop in Baltimore

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:07am

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Maryland State Police are searching for a suspect who shot at a trooper during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning in Baltimore. The trooper was not shot but suffered minor injuries from powder burns. The suspect fled the scene in a gray Infiniti sedan with front-end damage and broken headlights.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face during routine traffic stops and the need for continued cooperation between state and local police to apprehend violent suspects and keep communities safe.

The details

Around 3:30 a.m., a Maryland State Police trooper attempted to pull over a gray Infiniti sedan at the intersection of Belle and Milford Avenues in Baltimore. When the trooper approached the vehicle, the suspect opened the door and shot at the trooper, who did not return fire. The suspect then fled the scene heading east on Belle Avenue.

  • The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The trooper had joined the Maryland State Police exactly one year prior to this incident.

The players

Maryland State Police

The state law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Michael A. Jackson

Maryland State Police Acting Superintendent, who expressed gratitude that the trooper was not seriously injured.

Brandon Scott

Baltimore Mayor, who condemned the "senseless act of violence" and pledged to dedicate all available resources to apprehending the suspect.

Richard Worley

Baltimore Police Commissioner, who stated the department is working closely with state and county police to identify and arrest the suspect.

Andrew Jennings

A Baltimore resident who lives near the scene and heard the shooting and a car speeding away.

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What they’re saying

“First and foremost, our thoughts are with our trooper. His family and his colleagues. This was a deliberate, violent act on one of our own. Today we are thankful. Very, very thankful that our Maryland state trooper, who is working to protect the people of our state, is safe, is still with us.”

— Michael A. Jackson, Maryland State Police Acting Superintendent

“We are committed to using every available resource to help bring this individual into custody alongside our partners. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or the vehicle shown in these images, a silver or gray Infiniti with front-end damage, broken headlights, and darkly tinted windows, is urged to come forward immediately. Even the smallest piece of information could be critical.”

— Brandon Scott, Baltimore Mayor

“This senseless act of violence against a law enforcement officer endangered both the trooper and our entire city. It will not be tolerated, and we will not rest until the person responsible is held accountable.”

— Richard Worley, Baltimore Police Commissioner

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks police officers face during routine traffic stops and the need for continued cooperation between state and local law enforcement to apprehend violent suspects and protect public safety.