Police Shooting Incident in Severn, Maryland Under Investigation: Driver Hits Officer with Car During Pursuit
In Severn, Maryland, police officers in Anne Arundel County were involved in a shooting incident with a driver who allegedly hit an officer with her car during a pursuit on Thursday night. The driver sustained injuries and is currently hospitalized. The incident began with a reported carjacking near North Crain Highway around 9 p.m. Responding officers located the suspected stolen vehicle in the 8500 block of Pioneer Drive. When they tried to stop the car, the driver fled and struck an officer. Subsequently, the officers fired at the car, injuring the driver in the shoulder. The driver was apprehended after crashing and taken to the hospital for treatment. The injured officer has been discharged from the hospital.
The Anne Arundel County Police have described the investigation as "active and fluid" and have not provided further details. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed, the number of officers involved in the shooting remains unknown, and the charges the woman will face have not been revealed. It is also uncertain whether the officers had body cameras on during the incident. More information is expected to be released by investigators on Friday, and updates will be provided as they become available.
The incident in Severn involving the shooting of a driver by police after she allegedly hit an officer with her car during a pursuit is currently under investigation. The driver and the injured officer have both received medical attention, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.