Police Fatally Shoot Man Armed With Bow, Arrow: Authorities

Last updated Wednesday at 6:42 p.m.

ARBUTUS, MD — Police said they fatally shot a man armed with a bow and arrow Wednesday in Arbutus, sparking brief lockouts at three nearby schools.

The deceased has not yet been identified.

Officers said they were called to the 5100 block of Leeds Avenue around 10:25 a.m.

Authorities said police in uniform and plain clothes engaged the armed man.

"During this encounter, officers responded to the actions of the armed subject, resulting in one detective discharging his firearm striking the adult male," the Baltimore County Police Department said in a press release.

Officers said they immediately administered life-saving measures.

Authorities said the man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police announced at 10:47 a.m. on X, formerly Twitter, that "residents can expect a police presence in the area" of Leeds Avenue and Greystone Road.

Officers said Arbutus Elementary School, Arbutus Middle School and Maiden Choice School were put on lockout status.

Arbutus Elementary Principal Samantha Maile said the lockout started around 10:30 a.m. after "our Safety Manager made us aware of an individual in the community who was shooting a crossbow." The lockout was lifted at 10:38 a.m. after getting the all-clear.

"When a school is on lockout, no one can enter or leave the building without the principal’s permission. The building’s external doors are secured. Entry to or exit from a building is granted on a case-by-case basis and usually in conjunction with the Baltimore County Police Department," Maile wrote in a letter to families.

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown at 1:24 p.m. confirmed the fatality. Brown's office is legally required to investigate all deadly encounters with police.

"I want you to be assured that the safety of our students is our top priority. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school," Maile said.