Baltimore Police Investigate Officer Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Black Civilian

A recent incident involving a Baltimore police officer and two young men quickly escalated during a pursuit through city streets, stirring significant public outcry after footage emerged online. In the now-circulating video, viewers witness the concluding moments of a verbal exchange between a police officer and the individuals in Baltimore's Park Heights area. The officer, identified as Robert Parks, has since been suspended following the incident.The footage captures Parks chasing one man after an alleged unprovoked stop. As recorded by a bystander named Slick Brown, the officer aggressively pursued the individual through a grassy area and into a residential yard, with the chase lasting over a minute. Brown expressed concern for his friend's safety, noting that although he sustained a knee bruise, there were no significant injuries. Police Commissioner Richard Worley condemned the officer's actions, asserting that they contradict the standards upheld by the Baltimore Police Department. The state’s attorney’s office has committed to a thorough investigation of the situation.