A Baltimore City police officer who was off duty was hurt in a shooting Saturday night in Northeast Baltimore, police said. The incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. along the 2100 block of Sinclair Lane.
Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officials described the injury as “an apparent graze wound” and said the officer’s name has not been released. Authorities believe the injury is non-life-threatening.
What happened and what residents should know
Details about how the shooting started or what led up to it remain unclear, according to police. Detectives have not released additional information on suspects, vehicles or motive.
- Time and place: just after 8:30 p.m., 2100 block of Sinclair Lane in Northeast Baltimore.
- Victim: an off‑duty Baltimore City police officer; injury described as a graze wound.
- Investigation status: ongoing; police asking for public assistance.
“An apparent graze wound,” police said of the officer’s injury.
Baltimore residents who may have been in the area when the shooting occurred or who have video, dashcam or other information are asked to contact BPD detectives at 410-396-2100 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Providing timely leads can be critical while the investigation is still active.
Local context and consequences
Shootings that involve on-duty or off-duty police officers are of acute interest to city residents because they can affect community-police relations and raise questions about officer safety off duty. While this report indicates the officer was not critically wounded, it will be important for investigators to determine the circumstances — including whether the officer was targeted or caught in crossfire.
The BPD typically proceeds with a detective-led inquiry in incidents involving its officers; any findings could influence internal reviews and decisions about public safety measures in the neighborhood. Neighbors and commuters along Sinclair Lane may notice increased police activity while detectives canvass the area and follow leads.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | 2100 block of Sinclair Lane, Northeast Baltimore |
| Time | Just after 8:30 p.m., Saturday |
| Injury | Described by police as a graze wound; non-life-threatening |
Anyone with information is urged to contact BPD detectives at 410-396-2100 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
