The Baltimore City Police Department has made public body-worn camera footage from a recent incident that ended in the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man, Maurice Daniels, from Millersville.
This incident occurred following a high-speed chase that began when police identified Daniels driving a vehicle linked to an armed carjacking on July 5 at approximately 1:25 a.m.
After a pursuit lasting around 20 minutes through various city streets, police were able to stop Daniels on the 3300 block of Clifton Avenue. Upon stopping, he reportedly locked the doors of his vehicle and did not exit as instructed.
According to police, one officer noticed a firearm inside the car, prompting multiple officers to discharge their weapons while Daniels was still seated inside with his hands raised.
The released footage shows officers approaching the vehicle with their firearms drawn, commanding Daniels to leave the car. At one point, an officer can be heard shouting for him to get out and alerting others to the presence of a gun. Another officer appears to break the driver's side window prior to the shooting.
Despite having his hands up, police indicated that a slowed-down version of the footage suggests Daniels may have moved his right hand downward just before the shots were fired.
Daniels was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later declared dead. Fortunately, no officers sustained injuries during the incident.
In a statement addressing the shooting, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley expressed concern and emphasized the department's commitment to a comprehensive investigation. He confirmed that the weapon found in the vehicle was a BB gun.
The six officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave as the Maryland Attorney General's office conducts an investigation into the matter.
Reported by HarborBeat based on CBS News (source).
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