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Police Arrest Suspect Who Shot At Trooper While Conducting Traffic Stop In Baltimore City

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Police Arrest Suspect Who Shot At Trooper While Conducting Traffic Stop In Baltimore City​

February 25, 2026
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A suspect wanted for shooting at a Maryland State Trooper on a traffic stop early yesterday morning in Baltimore has been apprehended and charged with attempted murder.


The accused is identified as Maurquise Emillo James, 22, of Baltimore, Maryland. After consultation with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney, James is charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and related offenses. He is currently held without bond in Montgomery County, where he is facing unrelated charges related to an additional violent crime.


Intelligence sharing and multi-jurisdictional efforts between state, local and federal law enforcement agencies resulted in James’ apprehension in Montgomery County yesterday at approximately 3:00pm. Police believe James was the driver of a 2009 Infiniti G37 involved in the incident. Maryland State Troopers, in cooperation with allied law enforcement agencies, conducted authorized search warrants on two residences linked to James in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Among evidence recovered was the Infiniti G37.


Shortly before 3:30am yesterday morning, a Maryland State Trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack attempted to conduct a traffic stop for multiple violations on an Infinity at the intersection of Belle Avenue and Milford Avenue in Baltimore City. The vehicle was traveling with no headlights and no tags.


The driver, later identified as James, pulled over at a stop sign. As the trooper approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, 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.


The trooper received medical treatment for his injuries and was later released from the hospital. He is currently on administrative leave as is procedure.


Throughout the investigation, Maryland State Police were assisted by local, state and federal law enforcement partners to include the FBI, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department and Montgomery County Police Department. Assistance was also provided by crime scene technicians and forensic scientists from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.


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.





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Suspect accused of shooting at Maryland trooper linked to millionaire's murder

Police say they've arrested a man wanted for shooting at a Maryland State trooper during a Tuesday morning traffic stop.

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Suspect accused of shooting at Maryland trooper linked to millionaire's murder​

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Body-worn camera footage from the Feb. 24, 2026 incident

By: Ryan Dickstein , Rushaad Hayward

Posted 8:39 AM, Feb 25, 2026

and last updated 3:18 PM, Feb 25, 2026

BALTIMORE — Police say they've arrested a man wanted for shooting at a Maryland State trooper during a Tuesday morning traffic stop.

It took less than 12 hours for officers to identify and locate 22-year-old Maurquise Emillo James, of Baltimore.

He's been charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault using a firearm during a crime of violence and other related offenses.

James was pulled over around 3:30 a.m. at Belle and Milford Avenues for speeding and driving without tags and lights.

As the trooper approached, James allegedly cracked open his car door and opened fire before fleeing the scene.

RELATED: Search on for gunman who fired at State trooper during Baltimore City traffic stop


Luckily, the trooper was not struck. He was hospitalized and later released for minor injuries.


James was eventually apprehended around 3pm Tuesday in Montgomery County.

Investigators carried out a pair of search warrants at two homes linked to James leading to the recovery of a 2009 Infiniti G37 involved in the incident.

James has also been linked to the shooting death of a millionaire philanthropist at a Maryland senior living center.

On Valentine's Day, 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr. was discovered shot to death inside his apartment at Cogir of Potomac.

One week later Montgomery County Police released surveillance video showing a person of interest on the property when the shooting occurred.

Montgomery County Police Department

In the video, James can be seen wearing a wig and mask.

Detectives discovered the door sensor to enter the senior facility had been tampered with. There was also a small folded paper towel used to prop the door open.


James was an employee at the facility and his shift ended at 11 p.m. that same night. Another employee questioned why he was at the facility so late and his response caused concern.

There was an alert that went out saying an alarm had been triggered and James ran.

 

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Employee Access: James was a medication technician at the facility. He didn't need to "break in" in the traditional sense; he had legitimate access to the building and the victim.
Premeditation: Investigators found evidence that James had been "testing" or deactivating door alarms and sensors as far back as January. This suggests a calculated plan to move through the building undetected, but not necessarily a directive from an outside party.
Wigs and Masks: Police found "numerous wigs" and masks at James’s residences. This indicates he was trying to hide his identity from his own coworkers and security cameras, which is common in planned crimes but doesn't specifically point to a contract.

 

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