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Barricade situation in Essex resolved peacefully

Baltimore County Police (New)
Posted at 12:27 PM, Jun 05, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-05 18:45:51-04

ESSEX, Md. — Baltimore County Police were on scene for a barricade situation in Essex on Monday morning.

The barricade was in the area of Thompson Boulevard.

According to Baltimore County Police, they responded to a residence after 11 a.m. for a weapons incident.

Shots were fired from the residence, but no one was injured.

The suspect remained confined in the residence until police peacefully resolved the situation just before 4:00 p.m.

Deep Creek Middle School and Sandalwood Elementary School dismissed on time.

There was no threats to the schools during the time of the situation.

Police say charges are pending.