On April 2, 2026, Baltimore Police officers encountered 35-year-old Tavon Newton. Newton, a known repeat offender in the neighborhood with a history of firearm arrests, was spotted with a knife. However, as the struggle unfolded, a far more dangerous threat was revealed: a loaded handgun concealed in a sling bag. This video documents the tactical breakdown as the struggle moves to the ground. Watch as the suspect manages to gain control of an officer’s Taser, forcing a split-second decision in a high-stakes environment. Bodycam shows the reality of close-quarters combat in one of Baltimore's most notorious corridors. --- #BodycamBASE #Bodycam #Baltimore #TavonNewton #Pennsylvania #Shootout #Hood #Gangs

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