UPDATE 2/11/2026: On February 11, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers were in the area of Newport Circle and Cobbler Place in White Plains attempting to arrest an individual who had an active arrest warrant and protective order stemming from escalating domestic-related incidents.
As the officers approached, the individual pulled out a large machete and advanced towards them with the machete raised.
Two officers discharged their firearms, striking the individual. Officers immediately rendered medical aid, including CPR, until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Despite life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased.
No officers were injured.
The officers involved were wearing clothing identifying them as Charles County Sheriff’s officers and they were equipped with body-worn cameras.
Further, the subject was found to be wearing a tactical vest with what appeared to be body armor.
In accordance with Maryland law, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) was notified and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Consistent with agency policy, the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The IID will provide further updates and release additional information as appropriate.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 2:37 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Cobbler Place in White Plains, for the reported shooting.
Police were actively attempting to serve multiple warrants on a suspect when the shooting occurred. The suspect was known to make threats to law enforcement and units were urged to use caution when dealing with him.
Units located the suspects vehicle on Cobbler Place, and a short time later announced a foot pursuit.
Within minutes of the foot pursuit, officers reported shots fired and requested EMS.
While rendering medical aid to the suspect, police found he was wearing body armor.
Firefighters and EMS responded to the scene to find police performing life-saving measures with the suspect suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
EMS declared the patient deceased on the scene a short time later.
The incident is actively under investigation and updates will be provided when they become available.
