Baltimore Mayor Addresses Police Shooting After Upton Fight

Scott says city will support community amid investigation into officer-involved shooting.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:46pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single handcuff, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A harsh flash photograph of a single handcuff highlights the tense aftermath of a police shooting incident in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood.Baltimore Today

Following a police shooting of a man who was trying to run after a reported fight in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood, Mayor Brandon Scott shared his thoughts on the situation. Scott said the city will comply with the investigation and that an 'internal process' will be conducted, while also noting that the organization MONSE will conduct a 'neighborhood stabilization' in the area.

Why it matters

Police shootings, especially those involving Black residents, have been a major source of tension and controversy in Baltimore in recent years. Mayor Scott's response highlights the city's efforts to be transparent and support the community in the aftermath of such incidents.

The details

Police responded around 12:13 p.m. on Thursday to a reported fight involving three people near Wilson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers spotted one man walking with a knife and attempted to arrest him, but he resisted and struggled on the ground. During the confrontation, an officer deployed a Taser twice, and the man grabbed it. After getting off the ground, one officer fired a single shot, striking the man while he was still on the ground. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

  • The incident occurred around 12:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Mayor Scott addressed the situation on his radio show on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Mayor Brandon Scott

The mayor of Baltimore who shared his thoughts on the police shooting incident.

Richard Worley

The Baltimore Police Commissioner who provided details on the incident.

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What they’re saying

“We are lucky that no one has died, right?”

— Mayor Brandon Scott

What’s next

The city has stated it will comply with the investigation into the shooting and conduct an internal review process. MONSE, a local organization, will also lead a 'neighborhood stabilization' effort in the Upton community.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between police and the Black community in Baltimore, and Mayor Scott's response underscores the city's efforts to be transparent and support residents in the aftermath of such events.