A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the two Anne Arundel County police officers who were shot late Wednesday night.Police said Joseph Robert Mitchell Willis, 22, of Pasadena, is charged with the murder of Christopher Lawrence Jones, 44, of Glen Burnie, and the attempted murder of one of the two police detectives. The investigation is on-going and additional charges will be placed.County fire officials said a call was dispatched around 11:07 p.m. Wednesday and two officers were taken to Shock Trauma.Anne Arundel County police Sgt. Jacklyn Davis said detectives were investigating a death. Earlier in the evening, police said detectives were called to the 600 block of Newfield Road, where a man found inside a house with a gunshot wound."It's one guy (who) lives there. There are so many people that come and go in that house, it isn't funny," said Joe Cortina, a neighbor.Police realized that the victim's vehicle was missing. Around six hours later, the vehicle was found about 7 miles north in the Fort Smallwood area of Baltimore City."Detectives went to initiate a traffic stop on that suspect. That suspect fired on officers, striking a detective. He has been transported to an area hospital. He was able to break off the pursuit to get medical attention," Davis said. "A second detective continued the pursuit of the subject, who was shooting at him, chased him into the Stoney Beach community, they exchanged gunfire again and that detective was also shot. So we have two detectives shot. Our suspect is still outstanding in the Stoney Beach community."During the initial stages of the investigation, Davis said the man is tall, perhaps around 6 feet tall, skinny and white, and he possibly has face and/or neck tattoos.Davis said the first shooting occurred right across the Baltimore City line near a Royal Farms store.WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Tre Ward reported seeing a Royal Farms store off Fort Armistead and Fort Smallwood roads blocked off with crime scene tape. Baltimore City police told 11 News that detectives were sent to the 5400 block of Fort Smallwood Road for an investigation.The second shooting was in the Stoney Beach community. "Anybody in that community, look out your windows. If you see somebody in your yard give us a call. We consider him armed and dangerous. He shot two of our guys. He's armed, he's dangerous, and we're out looking for him," Davis said.The first officer shot is in critical, but stable, condition. He was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition. The second officer shot is in stable condition and is recovering the same hospital."We're going to hope and pray with everything that we have that they're going to stay that way," Davis said.The detectives were identified as Detective Scott Ballard, a 22-year veteran assigned to the fugitive apprehension team, and Detective Ian Preece, a 13-year veteran assigned to the homeland security investigations team.As of Thursday evening, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said Detectives Ballard and Preece are out of surgery, taking first steps to recovery.Thursday morning, Police Chief Timothy Altomare urged the shooter to turn himself in to police."Every minute you stretch this out, it makes it more dangerous for my cops, and thus it makes it more dangerous for you. We need you to come and turn yourself in. We will treat you with respect to a human being. You will be safe and we will respect your rights. But you need to come in and end this lunacy before another person gets hurt." Gov. Larry Hogan released a statement, saying, "We have absolutely no tolerance for the violence committed against two Anne Arundel County Police detectives last night. These brave officers are now in stable condition, and all Marylanders are praying for their full and speedy recovery."Around 50 officers in the area went door-to-door to talk to residents.Around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, 11 News reporter Jennifer Franciotti said there was a large SWAT presence around Fort Smallwood Road. She said activity seemed to be concentrated in the upper floor of a laundromat. The scene has since cleared.Anne Arundel County Schools officials said the following schools in the northeast cluster were closed Thursday: Northeast High School, George Fox Middle School and High Point, Riviera Beach, Solley and Sunset elementary schools. The district announced that these schools would be open on time Friday.Refresh wbaltv.com and our app, and watch 11 News for late-breaking updates.

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the two Anne Arundel County police officers who were shot late Wednesday night.

Police said Joseph Robert Mitchell Willis, 22, of Pasadena, is charged with the murder of Christopher Lawrence Jones, 44, of Glen Burnie, and the attempted murder of one of the two police detectives. The investigation is on-going and additional charges will be placed.


County fire officials said a call was dispatched around 11:07 p.m. Wednesday and two officers were taken to Shock Trauma.

Anne Arundel County police Sgt. Jacklyn Davis said detectives were investigating a death. Earlier in the evening, police said detectives were called to the 600 block of Newfield Road, where a man found inside a house with a gunshot wound.

"It's one guy (who) lives there. There are so many people that come and go in that house, it isn't funny," said Joe Cortina, a neighbor.

Police realized that the victim's vehicle was missing. Around six hours later, the vehicle was found about 7 miles north in the Fort Smallwood area of Baltimore City.

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"Detectives went to initiate a traffic stop on that suspect. That suspect fired on officers, striking a detective. He has been transported to an area hospital. He was able to break off the pursuit to get medical attention," Davis said. "A second detective continued the pursuit of the subject, who was shooting at him, chased him into the Stoney Beach community, they exchanged gunfire again and that detective was also shot. So we have two detectives shot. Our suspect is still outstanding in the Stoney Beach community."

During the initial stages of the investigation, Davis said the man is tall, perhaps around 6 feet tall, skinny and white, and he possibly has face and/or neck tattoos.

Davis said the first shooting occurred right across the Baltimore City line near a Royal Farms store.



WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Tre Ward reported seeing a Royal Farms store off Fort Armistead and Fort Smallwood roads blocked off with crime scene tape. Baltimore City police told 11 News that detectives were sent to the 5400 block of Fort Smallwood Road for an investigation.

The second shooting was in the Stoney Beach community.

"Anybody in that community, look out your windows. If you see somebody in your yard give us a call. We consider him armed and dangerous. He shot two of our guys. He's armed, he's dangerous, and we're out looking for him," Davis said.

The first officer shot is in critical, but stable, condition. He was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition. The second officer shot is in stable condition and is recovering the same hospital.

"We're going to hope and pray with everything that we have that they're going to stay that way," Davis said.

The detectives were identified as Detective Scott Ballard, a 22-year veteran assigned to the fugitive apprehension team, and Detective Ian Preece, a 13-year veteran assigned to the homeland security investigations team.

As of Thursday evening, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said Detectives Ballard and Preece are out of surgery, taking first steps to recovery.

Thursday morning, Police Chief Timothy Altomare urged the shooter to turn himself in to police.



"Every minute you stretch this out, it makes it more dangerous for my cops, and thus it makes it more dangerous for you. We need you to come and turn yourself in. We will treat you with respect to a human being. You will be safe and we will respect your rights. But you need to come in and end this lunacy before another person gets hurt."

Gov. Larry Hogan released a statement, saying, "We have absolutely no tolerance for the violence committed against two Anne Arundel County Police detectives last night. These brave officers are now in stable condition, and all Marylanders are praying for their full and speedy recovery."



Around 50 officers in the area went door-to-door to talk to residents.

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We have a person of interest in custody in reference to the shootings of our detectives. We do not believe there is any further threat to our community. We THANK YOU for your support and patience! We will give further when we can, investigation still on-going. — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) February 6, 2020

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As search for a suspect continues @AACOPD stop cars coming out of the Stoney Beach community at every intersection coming from Fort Smallwood Rd. This is Fernhill Rd. Looks like residents can get out… Just not back in…@wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/bSzvesmeQ7 — Jennifer Franciotti (@wbaljfro) February 6, 2020

Around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, 11 News reporter Jennifer Franciotti said there was a large SWAT presence around Fort Smallwood Road. She said activity seemed to be concentrated in the upper floor of a laundromat. The scene has since cleared.

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Traffic being turned around on Fort Smallwood Road as police investigate. Activity seems to be concentrated in the upper floor above laundromat. @AACOPD @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/25NvZsQfVK — Jennifer Franciotti (@wbaljfro) February 6, 2020

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Swat on scene .. heavy police presence Fort Smallwood Road at Hilltop. @AACOPD searching for a suspect who shot two police officers last night.@wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/2aGadh8qbr — Jennifer Franciotti (@wbaljfro) February 6, 2020

Anne Arundel County Schools officials said the following schools in the northeast cluster were closed Thursday: Northeast High School, George Fox Middle School and High Point, Riviera Beach, Solley and Sunset elementary schools. The district announced that these schools would be open on time Friday.



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UPDATE: A suspect connected to an early homicide case on Newfield Road is wanted after shooting two @AACOPD cops when they tried to arrest him. The cops are in stable-condition. The suspect is at large and was last seen in the Stoney Beach area. @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/Xt7rtToHGG — Tre Ward (@TreWardWBAL) February 6, 2020

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MORE: The first shooting happened at this Royal Farms. The second one happened somewhere in the Stoney Beach area. @AACOPD the suspect, “a tall, skinny white male,” got away on foot. He is considered armed and dangerous. @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/fC7ZJuvfkf — Tre Ward (@TreWardWBAL) February 6, 2020

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🚨NOW: @AACOPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting. Fire dept confirms 2 officers were taken to shock trauma. You can see this Royal Farms store off Fort Armistead & Fort Smallwood Roads blocked off with crime scene tape. We are on our way to the staging area. @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/jm6Td6zzIz — Tre Ward (@TreWardWBAL) February 6, 2020

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Officer involved shooting, Curtis Bay. Media staging Geresbecks Grocery Store 8489 Ft. Smallwood Road. Nothing further at this time. PIO en Route to that location. — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) February 6, 2020

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