World News | Police: US Marshal Shot in Baltimore, Suspect Dead

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A US marshal was shot while serving an arrest warrant in Baltimore on Thursday morning and the suspect was killed by return fire, police said.

Baltimore, Feb 4 (AP) A US marshal was shot while serving an arrest warrant in Baltimore on Thursday morning and the suspect was killed by return fire, police said.

Baltimore police spokeswoman Lindsey Eldridge said in an email that the shooting occurred about 6:15 a.m. She said the agent was taken to a hospital and his condition was unknown. The shooting suspect was shot by return fire and died.

US Marshals Commander Don Snider told The Baltimore Sun the suspect was wanted on charges of murder and armed robbery. Snider said the fugitive opened fire, prompting law enforcement officers to shoot back. (AP)

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