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An active shooter incident near a Baltimore synagogue left a police officer and a suspect wounded Tuesday (March 10), according to city authorities.
The shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, in northwest Baltimore, Maryland, near the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue. Baltimore City Police Department officers responded to the scene after reports of an active shooter in the area. According to WMAR, officers reported taking sniper fire from a house and were forced to take cover behind their vehicles.
One of the responding officers was shot in the leg and was transported to Shock Trauma, a major trauma center in downtown Baltimore. Police had not confirmed at the time of reporting whether the suspect had also been hospitalized.
Authorities are urging residents and commuters to avoid the Park Heights Avenue area while the investigation remains active. No further details about the shooter's identity, motive, or the condition of those injured have been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.