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Footage from a body camera has outlined the sequence of events leading to a deadly police encounter in Baltimore, which claimed the life of 36-year-old Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr.
The Baltimore Police Department reported that the event took place around 7:17 p.m. on June 17, in West Baltimore, close to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Streets.
The incident resulted in the death of Abdullah, and one officer was shot in the foot during the confrontation.
In the video, a detective can be seen stepping out of a vehicle to approach an individual holding a brown bag. As the detective closes in, the individual turns away and initially walks before breaking into a run.
Both the injured officer and Abdullah were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
At 11:14 p.m., Abdullah was pronounced dead. The injured officer, an eight-year veteran of the department, underwent surgery and was listed in fair condition the following afternoon.
A gun was recovered and secured by police.
The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., was pronounced dead at 11:14 p.m. June 17. (Baltimore Police Department)
Body camera footage captured a crowd gathering after the shooting. Authorities noted that the crowd delayed their ability to provide immediate aid.
Once the scene was stabilized, officers rendered emergency medical assistance until paramedics arrived.
The shooting is under joint investigation by the Baltimore Police Department’s Special Investigative Response Team (SIRT), the Homicide Section and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Baltimore Police Department for comment.
