Man Accused Of Shooting At MD State Trooper During Traffic Stop Arrested By Police

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland State Police have arrested the man they say shot at a trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Maurquise Emillo James, 22, of Baltimore, was arrested in Montgomery County around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, state police said in a statement. He is charged with multiple counts, including attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, using a firearm during a crime of violence and related offenses in connection with the shooting.

Shortly before 3:30 a.m., a trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack attempted to stop a 2009 Infiniti G37 traveling with no headlights or tags at the intersection of Belle Avenue and Milford Avenue in Baltimore City.

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According to police, the driver, later identified as James, pulled over at a stop sign. As the trooper approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, authorities said James opened his door and fired two rounds at the trooper in close proximity before he fled the scene. The trooper did not return fire, police said.

The trooper, whom authorities did not identify, received medical treatment for his injuries and was later released from the hospital. He is currently on administrative leave per agency policy.

Following the incident, Maryland State Police, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, conducted search warrants on two residences linked to James in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Among the evidence recovered was the Infiniti G37, police said.

James is currently being held without bond in Montgomery County, where he is facing unrelated charges related to an additional violent crime.

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.