Police: Three Officers Pursuing Suspect Hit By Car In Southwest Baltimore

Officers from the Baltimore County Warrant Apprehension Task Force attempting to make a traffic stop were hit by a vehicle while trying to apprehend a man near St. Agnes Hospital, police said.

Officers knew the suspect they were looking for was in a vehicle on South Caton Avenue near St. Agnes Hospital and initiated a traffic stop, said Officer Jennifer Peach, of the Baltimore County Police Department.

#BCoPD is currently investigating a situation involving County officers as part of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force that occurred inside Baltimore City. No confirmed info yet, details forthcoming. ^JzP — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 29, 2019

#WATF, 3 County officers struck by suspect veh on Caton Ave s. of Wilkens Ave, suspect fled scene, 2 officers treated for minor injuries, 3rd officer declined treatment. ^JzP — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 29, 2019

Peach said that when the officers tried to apprehend a passenger, the driver used the vehicle as a weapon, striking officers. Police discharged their weapons at the vehicle, hitting it several times, SkyTeam 11 Capt. Roy Taylor reported.

The vehicle left the location and was later found on Melvin Avenue in Catonsville, Peach said. The front and rear windshields were shot out.

The suspect who was wanted on the warrant was found and taken into custody without incident, Peach said. Police said he sustained no injuries.

The driver of the vehicle ran away and remains at large.

Two officers were taken to St. Agnes Hospital with minor injuries.

Police continue their investigation. They are still trying to find the person who was driving the Kia.