DUNDALK, MD—A Baltimore County police officer shot at a man who was dragging him from his vehicle after he was stopped for a traffic violation, authorities say.

The shooting occurred in the 3300-block of McShane Way (21222) at just before midnight on June 30, 2024, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

A police officer stopped the vehicle, and other officers responded to assist. They say they found a gun between the driver’s legs.

The driver was asked to put his hands on his head, but he did not comply. He put the car into gear and an officer tried to detain him, but he was able to accelerate and drag the officer before crashing into an alleyway.

One of the officers fired their weapon, but the suspect was not hit. He ran away and was tased and taken into custody.

The driver, Xzavier J. Logan Jr., 25, has been charged with attempted murder, first- and second-degree assault, weapons charges, and CDS-related charges. He was sent to the Baltimore County Detention Center where he is being held.

Two officers and the suspect were taken to the hospital. They are all expected to be released.

Police say they found two handguns, one with a high-capacity magazine, and an auto sear switch from the suspect’s vehicle. They also say they found a large amount of cash and narcotics in his vehicle.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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