Officer Shoots Man Who Lunged At Him With A Knife: Police Report

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Anne Arundel County police officer shot a suspect three times in the legs Sunday afternoon after the man lunged at the police officer with a knife, according to a police report. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Lakeview Lane after the police department received a report of a man possibly armed with a gun.

An officer confronted the suspect, who was leaning against a vehicle. The suspect then raised a butterfly knife at the officer and lunged at him, authorities said. The officer began to back up as the suspect charged at him. The officer fired several rounds and struck the suspect in the legs.

At that time, the suspect complied with the officer's commands and officers who arrived on the scene next were able to handcuff the suspect and render medical aid. Detectives recovered the butterfly knife at the scene, along with an ASP baton the suspect had with him.

The suspect, identified as Hunter William Hodgson, 21, from the 500 block of Norton Lane in Arnold, was taken to a local trauma hospital for treatment of his non-life threatening injuries. Homicide detectives canvassed the area and found multiple witnesses and digital evidence of the encounter. They also discovered that Hodgson had shown up at his ex-significant other's home and made digital statements threatening police officers.

Hodgson was treated and released from the hospital for the gunshot injuries. The suspect was later interviewed and admitted to running at the officer while brandishing the open butterfly knife in a threatening manner. Hodgson was charged with dangerous weapon with intent to injure, first degree assault, second degree assault and reckless endangerment.

The officer involved in the shooting is Officer D. Rosa, a three-year veteran of the agency assigned to the bureau of patrol. The Anne Arundel County Police Department asks anyone with information about this incident or the suspect contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Anne Arundel County Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.