Dundalk, Maryland — October 8, 2025: Authorities identified Robert Adams, age 55, as the man shot and killed by officers with the Baltimore County Police Department following a standoff at a residence on Larkhall Road.
According to police, officers were dispatched after receiving reports that a man had fired a gun into the air during a family dispute involving discussions about mental health treatment. When officers arrived, Adams allegedly barricaded himself inside the home while armed.
Police say that during the hours-long standoff, Adams stuck his head out of a second-story window while holding a gun. Officers then fired, fatally striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division is reviewing the case, which remains under a pending investigation. Authorities confirmed that body-worn camera footage exists and will be released once the investigation allows.
News outlets including WBAL, Patch, WMAR 2 News, WBAL-TV, and The Dundalk Eagle reported that Adams had fired into the air but did not shoot at officers before being killed. Friends told reporters he was “fighting demons” and struggling with mental health challenges.
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