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🚨 Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Shooting On April 2, 2026, Western District officers responded to Wilson Street and Brunt Street for a report of a man being assaulted by multiple individuals. Officers located 35-year-old Tavon Newton nearby after he fled on foot. During an attempt to take him into custody, Newton resisted and struggled with officers in a parking lot. Police said an officer deployed a Taser, but Newton continued to resist and gained control of the Taser during the struggle. At that point, one officer discharged his firearm, striking Newton. Officers provided medical aid before Newton was transported to a hospital in stable condition. A handgun was recovered from his sling bag, and a knife was also recovered at the scene. The shooting remains under investigation by the Special Investigation Response Team (SIRT) in coordination with the State’s Attorney’s Office.