Baltimore man Maurquise Emillo James captured, charged after shooting at state trooper

Maurquise Emillo James, 22, of Baltimore, was captured and charged after allegedly shooting at a Maryland State Trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore City, the Maryland State Police said. The MSP identified James in a press release as the suspect in the shooting.

The incident unfolded during a traffic stop in Baltimore City on Feb. 25, 2026, according to the Maryland State Police press release. State and local law enforcement responded to the scene and subsequently located and took James into custody, the release said.

Maryland State Police reported that James faces criminal charges tied to the shooting at the trooper; the press release did not list the specific counts filed or the location where James was booked. The arrest follows the collaborative response by state and local agencies described in the MSP statement.

The press release named James specifically as Maurquise Emillo James and gave his age as 22, noting his residence as Baltimore. Beyond naming the suspect and confirming the capture and charging, the Maryland State Police did not provide further details about injuries, the weapon used, or the exact Baltimore neighborhood where the traffic stop occurred.

The case remains under active investigation by Maryland State Police working with local partners in Baltimore City, the press release said. Prosecutors will determine formal charges and arraignment scheduling as the investigation continues and as investigators compile evidence related to the traffic-stop shooting.

Baltimore City residents were given the basic facts by MSP: a 22-year-old Baltimore man was arrested and charged after a trooper was shot at during a traffic stop. Maryland State Police indicated the matter is ongoing and provided the suspect name and age as part of their public update.