Crime, Police/Fire

Body-worn camera footage from fatal police-involved shooting in Parkville released [VIDEO]

UPDATE: The Attorney General’s office has announced that no charges will be filed in connection with this case.

Original story below…


BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 24 in Parkville.

The decedent was previously identified as 52-year-old Arnel Redfern, of Parkville. The officer involved has also been identified.



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.

The body cam footage can be viewed below (caution: graphic).


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