Baltimore County teacher shoots police officer, faces charges

A teacher from Baltimore City Schools has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that injured a police officer in Baltimore County. Andrew Robert Britt, 27, faces several serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder. The incident occurred outside the Wilkens police precinct. Britt has been teaching at Liberty Elementary School since December 2022 and is currently on leave. He has a previous criminal record for a gun-related offense from 2021, which raises questions about how he was employed as a teacher despite being prohibited from owning a firearm in Maryland. The shooting took place last Thursday when Britt exchanged gunfire with officers. Police reported that he spoke with officers outside the precinct before firing his weapon at one officer, who was not hit. However, another officer was struck in the leg during the exchange. The injured officer was treated and released after surgery. Britt remains hospitalized and a bail review hearing has been postponed. He is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 11. Attempted first-degree murder in Maryland can lead to a life sentence, which reflects the severity of the charges he faces.