BALTIMORE — On Monday, the Baltimore City Police Department shared body camera footage capturing three distinct police-involved shootings that took place between October 2025 and January 2026.
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Fortunately, there were no fatalities in any of the incidents involving individuals; however, a dog was tragically killed during an encounter on October 26, 2025.
FIRST INCIDENT: DOG SHOOTING
The initial incident occurred in the 900 block of Paul Street, where officers responded to reports of an animal bite.
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The body camera footage provides a view from Officer Latesha Holton as she observes Sergeant Jaamal Johnson conversing with a 33-year-old man, the dog’s owner, through the door of his home.
In the video, viewers can hear the owner repeatedly shouting “stop it” while the dog growls menacingly in the background. Shortly after, loud thuds are audible, along with the owner exclaiming, “get off me.”
The owner eventually emerged from the house, with the dog still attacking him. In response, Sergeant Johnson fired his weapon at the dog, followed closely by Officer Holton.
The owner suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and multiple bite injuries and was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
SECOND INCIDENT: TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTING
The second shooting took place on December 16, 2025, in West Baltimore.
Surveillance footage captured a group of men presumed to be engaged in drug-related activities near the intersection of North Charles Street and East 21st Street. After two men got into a vehicle and attempted to leave, officers initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of West Lanvale Street.
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During the stop, the driver, identified as 37-year-old Devin Thomas, attempted to evade law enforcement, leading officers to discharge their firearms. The passenger, 61-year-old Andrew Brown, fell out of the car as it rolled in reverse.
The involved officers included Anthony Bennett (a five-year veteran), Austin Gutridge (a 12-year veteran), and Jacob Redding (a four-year veteran).
Body camera footage from Officer Gutridge captures Thomas reversing into a gate while trying to escape. He then reversed the vehicle again before exiting and shouting, “I’m shot.”
Thomas was taken into custody and received medical assistance from officers until paramedics arrived. He was transported to a local hospital, later released, and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to injure.
THIRD INCIDENT: DRAGGING INCIDENT
The third and final incident took place on January 7, 2026, in the 300 block of West Franklin Street.
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Body camera footage from Officer Rayon Lawrence, who has been on the force for two years, shows him conducting a traffic stop. He informed the driver, 29-year-old Marquise Wells, that his vehicle registration was suspended.
Wells responded that it was his girlfriend’s car and provided his driver’s license and registration. When Officer Lawrence inquired about any weapons or drugs in the vehicle, Wells denied possessing anything suspicious.
After checking Wells’ documents, Officer Lawrence returned to inform him that failing to drive with proper registration would result in the vehicle being towed. Wells expressed gratitude, believing the stop was concluding, until Officer Lawrence noticed an object bulging from his waistband.
When questioned about this item, Wells insisted it was “nothing.”
“That is not just ‘nothing.’ What is that?” Officer Lawrence pressed.
Following some back-and-forth discussion, Officer Lawrence announced he would reach in to investigate. However, as he did so, Wells accelerated and began dragging the officer.
In the ensuing chaos, Officer Lawrence discharged at least one shot while being dragged before falling to the ground. He suffered minor injuries and was treated at a nearby hospital before being released.
Wells drove himself to the hospital to receive treatment for at least one gunshot wound. Following his release, he was interviewed by detectives and subsequently charged with first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and additional offenses.
