Two wounded after active shooter opens fire in Baltimore

11 Mar 2026 • 2:31 AM MYT
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  • A police officer and a suspect were shot during an "active shooter incident" in Baltimore.
  • The shooting occurred near the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue on Park Heights Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
  • The wounded officer, who was responding to a barricade situation, was taken to Shock Trauma and is reported to be in "good spirits."
  • Police clarified that the incident was not at a synagogue or religious institution, despite its proximity.
  • The event, which involved a "Signal 13" for an officer in distress, led to a significant police presence and street closures, with state investigators now on the scene.

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