Police Arrest Suspect Who Shot At Trooper During Traffic Stop In Baltimore City

State of MD - A suspect wanted for shooting at a Maryland State Trooper during a traffic stop early yesterday morning in Baltimore, Maryland has been apprehended and charged with attempted murder.

The accused has been identified as Maurquise Emillo James, 22, of Baltimore, Maryland. Following consultation with the Baltimore City State's Attorney, James has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and related offenses. He is currently being held without bond in Montgomery County, where he faces unrelated charges connected to an additional violent crime.

Intelligence sharing and multi-jurisdictional efforts between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies led to James' apprehension in Montgomery County yesterday at approximately 3:00 p.m. Authorities believe James was the driver of a 2009 Infiniti G37 involved in the incident.

Maryland State Troopers, working with allied law enforcement agencies, executed authorized search warrants on two residences linked to James in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Among the evidence recovered was the Infiniti G37.

Shortly before 3:30 a.m. yesterday morning, a Maryland State Trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack attempted to conduct a traffic stop for multiple violations on an Infiniti at the intersection of Belle Avenue and Milford Avenue in Baltimore City. The vehicle was traveling with no headlights and no license plates.

The driver, later identified as James, pulled over at a stop sign. As the trooper approached the driver's side of the vehicle, James opened his door and fired two rounds at the trooper in close proximity before fleeing the scene. The trooper did not return fire.

The trooper received medical treatment for his injuries and was later released from the hospital. He is currently on administrative leave, as is standard procedure.

Throughout the investigation, Maryland State Police received assistance from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, including the FBI, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and Montgomery County Police Department. Assistance was also provided by crime scene technicians and forensic scientists from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.

Police continue to urge anyone with information related to this investigation to contact 410-653-4200. All callers may remain confidential. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues the active and ongoing investigation.

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