No Charges for Baltimore Officers in Fatal Shooting of Armed Man

The decision follows an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General's office, amid ongoing tension between the community and police.

Four Baltimore police officers who fired a total of 36 shots at Hunter Jessup, 27, during a foot pursuit in November 2023 will not face criminal charges, according to the Maryland Attorney General's office.
Jessup, who was suspected of having a handgun in his waistband, fired seven shots at the officers while fleeing. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The decision not to charge the officers comes after an investigation by the attorney general’s office, which is authorized under state law to investigate police shootings and in-custody deaths.
The officers involved in the shooting are currently serving 'administrative duties' during an ongoing investigation by the Baltimore Police Department's Special Investigations Response Team.
Jessup's death sparked criticism from some community members who questioned the necessity of the foot chase and described a tense relationship with police who patrol for guns.