Suspect killed, officer injured in Baltimore shooting as bodycam captures cries of 'cease fire'
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Body camera footage provided a timeline of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Baltimore that resulted in the death of 36-year-old Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr.

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), the incident occurred at approximately 7:17 p.m. June 17 in West Baltimore, near 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.

Footage captures a detective chasing after the suspect after the suspect did not listen to police officer's commands.

The footage shows a detective exiting a vehicle to approach a suspect carrying a brown satchel. As the detective nears, the suspect turns and begins to walk away, eventually breaking into a run. (Baltimore Police Department)

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. 

Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah, Jr. with his hands raised

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. 

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