Two Baltimore police officers were shot Tuesday morning during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect who was mortally wounded and later died at the hospital, according to reports.
The two Baltimore Police Department officers assigned to a U.S. Marshals Warrant Apprehension Task Force have been hospitalized and were listed in stable condition.
Early reports from the scene indicated their injuries were non-life threatening.
The suspect was also taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds but did not survive, according to police.
The shooting erupted about 8:30 a.m. at Security Square Mall on the 6900 block of Security Boulevard in Woodlawn. The officers moved in to arrest a homicide suspect who allegedly opened fire as they approached, reports said.
Officers then returned fire, hitting the suspect.
Authorities have not yet said how many shots were fired.
A photograph posted to social media by 7News D.C. shows a vehicle with multiple bullet holes through the windshield and driver’s side window.
Police have cordoned off the still active crime scene, and a news conference was expected later in the morning near the Bayit Furniture Store at the mall.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was said to be on the way to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center to provide an update on the condition of the officers.
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