Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Cambridge

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BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland.  

The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 5:12 p.m., Cambridge Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a man was chasing a woman with a knife near the intersection of Seaway Lane and Riverside Wharf. Upon arrival, CPD officers encountered an adult man armed with a knife. Officers issued verbal commands instructing the man to drop the knife, but he did not comply. Two officers deployed their tasers, which were ineffective. As the man continued to hold the knife, he charged toward one of the officers. As the officer retreated, the officer discharged his service weapon and struck the man. Officers provided emergency medical aid until EMS units arrived on scene and transported the man to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. One officer was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the IID at (401) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].

The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and discharging officer within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol.  

The officers on scene were equipped with body-worn cameras, which recorded the incident. The IID will generally release body-worn camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.  

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