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David Linthicum Sentenced to Two Life Terms for 2023 Officer Shootings

The 26-year-old Cockeysville man received two consecutive life sentences plus 30 years for attempted murder following a violent standoff and multi-agency manhunt.

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Overview

  • David Linthicum, 26, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 30 years for shooting two Baltimore County officers in 2023.
  • The February 2023 standoff began after Linthicum's father called 911, reporting his son was armed and suicidal.
  • Linthicum fired on officers with an AR-15 during a welfare check and later shot a detective, stealing his unmarked truck to flee.
  • The incident prompted a multi-agency manhunt involving local and federal law enforcement, armored vehicles, and aerial surveillance.
  • Linthicum was convicted of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and has been held without bond since his February 2023 arrest.