Officer Opens Fire While Being Dragged by Armed Suspect in Baltimore Traffic Stop [WATCH]

BA Baltimore police officer suffered minor injuries after being dragged by a fleeing driver during a traffic stop in the city’s Central District earlier this month, according to authorities.

The incident occurred on the night of Jan. 7, 2026, and resulted in multiple felony charges against the driver.

Police said that at approximately 9:18 p.m., a Central District officer conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of West Franklin Street after identifying a vehicle displaying a suspended registration tag.

The officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Marquise Wells.

According to police, the stop initially proceeded as a routine traffic enforcement action.

While the officer was in the process of returning the driver’s license and registration to Wells, the officer observed a firearm in Wells’ waistband.

Authorities said the officer immediately issued verbal commands to the driver and advised that he was going to reach into the vehicle to disarm him.

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Police said that as the officer reached into the vehicle to secure the firearm, Wells suddenly fled the scene.

The officer became caught and was dragged by the vehicle as it accelerated away from the traffic stop location.

While being dragged, the officer discharged at least one round into the vehicle, police said.

Moments later, the officer fell to the ground as the vehicle continued fleeing the area.

Authorities did not specify how long the officer was dragged or the distance involved, but confirmed that the officer sustained injuries during the incident.

Following the encounter, Wells did not remain at the scene.

Police said he drove himself to an area hospital seeking treatment for at least one gunshot wound.

Authorities later confirmed that Wells was released from the hospital and subsequently interviewed by detectives regarding the incident.

After the interview, Wells was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility.

Police said he is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and additional charges stemming from the traffic stop and subsequent flight.

The officer involved in the incident was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained after being dragged by the vehicle.

Police said the officer has since been released from the hospital.

Authorities did not identify the officer involved, consistent with department practice, and did not release further details about the firearm observed in Wells’ waistband or whether it was recovered.

Police also did not provide information about whether Wells was legally permitted to possess the firearm.

The incident remains under investigation as part of standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting.

Police said detectives are reviewing evidence and statements related to the traffic stop, the officer’s use of force, and the driver’s actions during the encounter.

Officials noted that traffic stops involving suspended registration tags are a routine law enforcement function, but emphasized that situations can quickly escalate when weapons are involved.