Baltimore active shooter LIVE: Police officer rushed to hospital - 'Avoid area'
A police officer has been shot, with the 'Active Shooter Incident' sparking a huge emergency services response.
Police have responded to a an active shooter situation in Baltimore, with one officer rushed to a nearby hospital. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) rushed to the scene of an "Active Shooter Situation" in the 6200 block of Parl Heights Avenue.
A police officer was shot and has been rushed to hospital. A suspect was also shot with police advising people to "avoid the surrounding areas". The force wrote on X: "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."
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Shooting took place near a synagogue
The shooting occurred near the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue.
Map shows location of shooting
The following map shows the location of the shooting.
Police issue update
Baltimore Police say a media staging area will be at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, at the intersection of Penn Street and W. Lombard Street.
Media Staging Area will be at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, at the intersection of Penn Street and W. Lombard Street.
\u2014 Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) March 10, 2026
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
Officers remain at scene with multiple streets closed
Officers remain in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, and multiple streets are closed.
The public are being urged to continue to avoid the area.
Police tell public to 'avoid the surrounding areas'
The public are being urged to "avoid the surrounding areas".
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. pic.twitter.com/DPEYz42dT3
\u2014 Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) March 10, 2026
Live image shows police cars lining street
Live footage from the scene shows lines of police cars lining the street.
Officers can be seen wearing protective clothing and helmets.
Where did the incident take place?
The shooting took place at the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue.
Suspect and police officer shot
Baltimore Police say an an officer has been shot & transported to Shock Trauma.
A suspect was also shot.
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One police officer has been rushed to hospital with the force responding to an active shooter situation in Baltimore.
We will provide you with live updates as and when we receive them.
