Gunman Shot Trying To Rob ATF Agents: Baltimore Police

BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting has been reported that involved a vehicle of federal agents in Baltimore, police said. One person was hospitalized, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

Three ATF special agents had been conducting an undercover operation in a pickup truck on Baltimore Street Friday afternoon when they were approached by two gunmen, Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said.

Davis described it as an "apparent robbery attempt" since the two suspects came up to the truck with their guns visible. Inside the vehicle, Davis said the plainclothes agents discharged their service firearms at the suspects.

One suspect was shot, and he was being treated at a local hospital, Davis said at a press conference before 5 p.m.

Authorities recovered an 8-inch Magnum Taurus revolver from the suspect who was shot. The commissioner noted the gun was a rare find in Baltimore.

Known as a "Dirty Harry gun," Davis said, the weapon "can do significant damage to a human."

A second suspect ran from the scene with a gun in his hand, according to officials, who said the shooting occurred after 3 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Baltimore Street.

None of the ATF agents was injured, Special Agent in Charge Daniel Board said.

The shooting occurred in the 2700 block of West Baltimore Street, and WJZ reported several blocks were closed in the surrounding area.

Pictured is the confiscated gun, courtesy of Baltimore Police.