Trooper-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Queen Anne’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County.

Troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded around 3:40 p.m. to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for a reported disturbance. A 911 caller reported a man armed with a knife making threats.

According to investigators, while troopers were speaking with the complainant, the suspect approached a trooper while holding a knife. The trooper then fired her service weapon, striking the man.

Troopers immediately provided medical aid at the scene before the suspect was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The trooper involved has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure following a police-involved shooting.

Deputies from the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene, along with Maryland State Police crime scene technicians.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation in coordination with the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. The Internal Affairs Unit is also conducting a separate review.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.