Crime, Police/Fire

Officers identified in fatal police-involved shooting in Parkville domestic disturbance

UPDATE: Body cam police footage from this incident has been released.

Original story below…


BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the discharging officers in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on November 24 in Parkville.

The Baltimore County Police Department officers have been identified as Officer Burns, a 22-year veteran; Officer Langley, a 22-year veteran; and Officer Schanberger, an 8-year veteran. All of the officers are assigned to the Operations Bureau.



The decedent has been previously identified as 52-year-old Arnel Redfern of Parkville.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on  November 24, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 2700-block of Maple Avenue (21234) in reference to a domestic disturbance.

As the first responding officer approached the residence, shots were heard from inside the home as well as the sound of a woman screaming. As officers approached, an adult male, now identified as Arnel Redfern, opened the front door of the residence and fired a weapon at the officers. During the incident, three officers discharged their weapons.

Arnel Redfern was pronounced dead at the scene. A search of the residence also revealed a deceased adult woman. now identified as 48-year-old Maxine Redfern. A handgun was recovered next to the adult man.

The Independent Investigations Division continues to investigate the circumstances of the fatal shooting. To read the original news release, click here.


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