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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 Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Riverdale, Prince George’s County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Cheverly Police Department (CPD) officers responded to the 6600 block of Greenland Street in Riverdale, Maryland, to investigate a stabbing that had occurred earlier that day in Cheverly. During the course of the investigation, Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) officers also arrived on scene. While on scene, officers encountered a man carrying two knives. The man approached the officers on scene. Officers issued multiple commands to drop the knife, but the man did not comply. A PGPD officer deployed their taser, but it was ineffective. The CPD Police Chief discharged his weapon striking the suspect. Officers provided emergency medical aid until EMS units arrived. The man was pronounced dead on scene. Two knives were recovered from the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
Pursuant to Maryland law, the IID does not generally have the authority to investigate fatal incidents involving police chiefs. The Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County had jurisdiction over the investigation of the involved police chief. On September 30, 2025, citing independence and public confidence, the Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County referred the case to the IID.
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.
Some officers on scene were equipped with body-worn cameras that 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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