In this episode of Justice in America, we break down the dramatic bodycam and aerial footage of Baltimore Police Officer Trainee Thomas Smith, who was put to the ultimate test during a high-stakes encounter with a fleeing suspect. On May 13, 2021, officers with the Baltimore Police Department located a stolen Nissan Rogue that had been carjacked earlier that day. As they approached, the suspect, 19-year-old Corey Dixon, attempted to flee. Trainee Thomas Smith was struck by the vehicle, landing on the hood, where he made a split-second decision to fire two defensive shots through the windshield. We break down the bodycam footage, the police helicopter "Foxtrot" tracking footage, and provide the official trial outcome and case resolution. 👇 Subscribe to Justice in America for more deep-dive police breakdowns and legal resolutions: [Insert Your Channel Subscription Link Here] 💬 What do you think of Detective Smith's quick actions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ⚖️ CASE DETAILS & LEGAL OUTCOME Incident Date: May 13, 2021 Location: Baltimore, Maryland (2200 block of Biddle Street) Suspect: Corey Dixon (Charged with Second-Degree Assault, reckless driving, and traffic violations) Officer Involved: Thomas Smith (Cleared of wrongdoing; subsequently promoted to Detective) Ruling: The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office officially ruled the officer-involved shooting justified given the immediate threat to the officer's life. 📖 EDUCATIONAL & MONETIZATION DISCLAIMER This video is presented for educational, journalistic, and public safety awareness purposes. Justice in America provides original commentary, narrative editing, and legal analysis of publicly released police bodycam, dashcam, and aerial footage. Our goal is to analyze police tactics, evaluate emergency response procedures, and follow the legal and judicial outcomes of these cases through public court records and official state reports. We do not promote, glorify, or encourage violence. Viewer discretion is advised. All footage utilized in this video has been officially released to the public by the Baltimore Police Department under public records laws. #bodycam #policechase #police #baltimore #justiceinamerica #trialoutcome #lawandorder #policebodycam