The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is currently looking into a fatal police shooting that took place in Wheaton, Maryland over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when police responded to a report of an assault happening in the area.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who was believed to be holding a knife. The situation escalated as the man refused to drop the object and began approaching the officer and the individuals who were allegedly assaulted earlier. Despite repeated commands to drop the knife, the man continued to ignore the orders and started moving across the street, leading to an officer firing their weapon.
Unfortunately, the man was shot and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. It was reported that a grill fork was found near the man’s body, although there was no mention of a knife being recovered by the police. The identity of the deceased individual has not been disclosed, and details regarding the alleged assault and the number of people involved have not been made public.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. The Maryland Attorney General’s independent investigation division has stated that they will release body camera footage within 20 days of the incident to provide more clarity on what transpired.
As the investigation continues, more information is expected to come to light. Stay tuned to NBC Washington for further updates on this developing story.