Baltimore shooting updates: Officer and suspect wounded in ‘active shooting’ incident near synagogue

A police officer and suspect were shot in Baltimore on Tuesday in what police have described as an “active shooter incident.”

The incident took place in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, close to the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue, shortly after noon.

The injured officer was hospitalized, and the suspect’s identity — and current condition — has not been revealed.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the shooting occurred after an officer responded to a “barricade situation at a residence.” The city’s police union said that “all involved members are in good spirits.”

Aerial footage shows a heavy police presence in the northwest section of the city, with armored cars and dozens of officers patrolling the streets of the suburban neighborhood. Several streets have been closed, and police urged people to stay away from the area.

Key Points

• Baltimore police respond to 'active shooter'
• 'All involved members are in good spirts,' city's Fraternal Order of Police says
• Police warn people to stay away from the area
• Mayor says shooting came after officer responded to 'barricade situation'

Maryland governor says he's been briefed on shooting incident

18:43 , Brendan Rascius

Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he has been briefed on the shooting incident and that he is praying for the recovery of “everyone affected by this tragedy.”

“We have been in close contact with the Baltimore Police Department and I have offered any state support that they may need,” Moore wrote on X. “I am grateful for the work done by our brave law enforcement officers and medical professionals to ensure that our communities are safe.”

I have been briefed on the shooting in Park Heights involving a Baltimore Police Officer. Dawn and I are praying for their recovery and keeping everyone affected by this tragedy in our thoughts.

We have been in close contact with the Baltimore Police Department and I have…

— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 10, 2026

Police say shooting 'was NOT at a synagogue or religious institution:' report

18:33 , Brendan Rascius

In an email, a Baltimore police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Tuesday’s shooting “was NOT at a synagogue or religious institution.”

Maryland attorney general says state investigators are on the scene

17:58 , Brendan Rascius

In a post on X, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said the state’s Independent Investigations Division is present at the scene of the shooting.

Mayor says shooting came after officer responded to 'barricade situation'

17:46 , Brendan Rascius

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the shooting occurred after an officer responded to a “barricade situation at a residence.”

Earlier today, a @BaltimorePolice officer was shot while responding to a barricade situation at a residence in Northwest Baltimore. I just arrived at Shock Trauma where the injured officer was transported.

— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) March 10, 2026

Jewish security organization says there is no indication Jewish community was targeted

17:42 , Brendan Rascius

The Secure Community Network, a Jewish security organization, said that the shooting appears to have been “domestic in nature” and was not targeted at Jewish people.

“SCN is aware of a shooting incident occurring near a Jewish facility in Baltimore,” the organization wrote on X. “At this time, reports citing law enforcement source note that the shooting was domestic in nature; there are no indications that the Jewish community was the target, and there is no known active threat to the community.”

Photos show heavy police presence in neighborhood

17:37 , Brendan Rascius

Photos obtained from Citizen, a community safety app, show a heavy police presence in the neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

Around a dozen law enforcement personnel seen outside of a home in northwestern Baltimore (Citizen)

Several police vehicles and officers seen in a city street (Citizen)

Officers reportedly responded to potential hostage situation before shots were fired: report

17:33 , Brendan Rascius

Police reportedly responded to a potential hostage situation before gunshots were fired, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Police warn people to stay away from the area

17:27 , Brendan Rascius

In a 1:14 p.m. update, Baltimore police said that officers are still inside the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue.

They added that several streets are closed and urged people to stay away from the area.

Media Staging Area will be at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, at the intersection of Penn Street and W. Lombard Street.

Officers remain in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, and multiple streets are closed. Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/IafLGAORKM

— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) March 10, 2026

'All involved members are in good spirts,' city's Fraternal Order of Police says

17:18 , Brendan Rascius

“We are aware of the police involved shooting in the NWD,” the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police wrote on X.

“President Mancuso and State Trustee Cohen are at homicide with our involved members while Guard Glazerman is at Shock Trauma,” the organization said. “All involved members are in good spirits.”

Two police officers were shot and sustained non-life threatening injuries: report

17:17 , Brendan Rascius

Two police officers were shot and taken to Shock Trauma, according to WBFF, a local news outlet.

They sustained “non-life threatening injuries.”

Baltimore police respond to 'active shooter'

17:08 , Brendan Rascius

BPD is on scene of an Active Shooter Incident in the 6200 block of Parl Heights Avenue. An officer has been shot & transported to Shock Trauma. A suspect was also shot. Avoid the surrounding areas. More information will be provided as it becomes available.