Baltimore Police Release Video of West Baltimore Shooting

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Baltimore police have released new video footage from an early April incident in which an officer shot a man who allegedly grabbed for the officer's Taser during an encounter in the Upton neighborhood. The man, identified as Tavon Newton, was hospitalized in critical condition and has since been charged with weapons and resisting arrest offenses. The officer who fired the shot remains on administrative leave pending an investigation.

Why it matters

Police shootings, especially those involving Black men, have been a source of ongoing tension and protests in Baltimore in recent years. The release of this video footage is intended to provide transparency, but it is also likely to reignite community concerns over the use of force by law enforcement in the city.

The details

According to the police, officers responded to a reported fight in the Upton neighborhood on April 2 and encountered Tavon Newton, who then fled on foot. After a foot chase, officers caught up to Newton in a parking lot, where they deployed their Tasers multiple times. Surveillance camera footage then captured Newton allegedly grabbing for one of the officers' Tasers, at which point the officer fired a single shot, critically injuring Newton.

• The incident occurred on April 2, 2026 in the Upton neighborhood of West Baltimore.
• Baltimore police released the video footage on April 18, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Baltimore Police Department has stated that the officer involved in the shooting remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.