Don't move. Don't move. >> Baltimore, Maryland. On the morning of May 14th, 2026, Baltimore police responded to reports of an armed man near Cotton Avenue. What began as a routine patrol encounter quickly escalated into a deadly officer involved shooting in the middle of a busy neighborhood. At approximately 9:12 a.m., dispatchers received a 911 call reporting an armed individual, later identified as 46-year-old Lewis Jackson. Officers in the area immediately began searching for the suspect. >> Officer Sherrod Watson, who was already driving nearby, soon spotted Jackson walking along the 3,300 block of Wilkins Avenue. As Officer Watson approached in his patrol vehicle, the situation turned violent within seconds. According to police, Jackson suddenly opened fire on the patrol car. Officer Watson radio dispatch, alerting them that shots had been fired directly at him. >> The officer then exited his cruiser and began issuing commands, ordering Jackson to drop the weapon, but investigators say Jackson refused to comply. Instead, he continued firing at responding officers, forcing them to react to the immediate threat. Officer Watson along with Officer Mark Ranken discharged their service weapons during the confrontation. Jackson was struck by gunfire and collapsed near the roadway. >> Once the scene was secured, officers quickly moved in and began rendering medical aid. >> Emergency medical services arrived shortly afterward and transported Jackson to a nearby hospital for treatment. >> SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. SUSPECT DOWN. >> HE'S RIGHT THERE. HE'S DOWN. HE'S DOWN. >> Despite life-saving efforts, Jackson was pronounced dead a short time later. >> Police say a handgun was recovered near Jackson at the scene of the shooting. >> Miraculously, no officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire despite shots being fired directly at a marked patrol vehicle. >> The incident remains under investigation and authorities are expected to review body camera footage, dispatch recordings, witness statements, and forensic evidence to determine the full sequence of events. Officer involved shootings like this continue to raise questions about the dangers officers face during rapidly evolving encounters involving armed suspects. This case highlights how quickly a routine patrol response can escalate into a life-threatening situation within moments. Before we continue, if you enjoy real police body cam footage and critical incident breakdowns, take a second to subscribe to Prime Dispatch and turn on notifications so you never miss future uploads. As more information becomes available, investigators will work to piece together exactly what led to the deadly exchange on the streets of Baltimore. Leave your thoughts on this incident in the comments below.