Fatal Confrontation: Man Fatally Shot by Police in Southwest Baltimore

A man was shot and killed by police in Southwest Baltimore after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers. The incident occurred when officers attempted to stop the armed man on Brunswick Street, and he fled down Wilkens Avenue. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley stated that an officer tried to tackle the man but fell, and the suspect then pointed a gun at the officer. Multiple officers opened fire, and the man was taken to Shock Trauma where he later died. The police recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene. The incident highlights the broader issue of gun violence in the city.