The Frederick Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting...
The Frederick Police Department is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting which occurred Saturday 08/16/2014 in the 1200 block of West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland.
On 08/16/2014 at 11:21 PM Frederick Police Officers were in the 1200 block of W Patrick Street when officers observed a suspicious situation. During the investigation the driver of a vehicle struck a Frederick Police Officer. The police officer involved fired his weapon into the vehicle striking the driver.
Officers pursued the driver of the vehicle which fled from the scene. The vehicle was stopped in the area of Baughmans Lane and Shookstown Road Frederick, MD. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody at that time without incident. Both the suspect and the officer were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment of injuries sustained during this incident.
Due to this being an active investigation, no further details will be released at this time. A follow-up press release will be issued as additional information is made available.
Case #: 2014-063853
Investigator: Det. Morgan
Author: Cpl. Lapp
301-600-6390 or alapp@frederickmdpolice.org
PIO Contact: Lt. Pennington
301-600-3935 or cpennington@frederickmdpolice.org