Man Dies After Police Shooting in Dundalk, Maryland

A man died following a police shooting in Dundalk, Maryland, on the evening of May 18, 2025, after officers responded to a call about an armed individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near North Boundary Road and Iverness Avenue, close to Patapsco High School. Baltimore County Police stated that officers encountered the man, and an officer discharged their firearm in response to his actions, resulting in the man's fatal injury. The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. The Maryland Attorney General's Office Independent Investigations Division is conducting a mandatory review of the shooting, as required by state law. Police have described the event as isolated and have assured the community there is no ongoing threat.