Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jonathan Balchunas
Gender : Male
Age : 24
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/11/2021
Location : 100 block Chesapeake Ridge Lane
City : North East
County : Cecil
State : Maryland
Agency : Maryland State Police
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/11/2021, the Maryland State Police responded to a call for duty at the 100 block of Chesapeake Ridge Lane. Officers saw a man holding a gun. The man allegedly fired shots at the officers. Officers opened fire. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is conducting the criminal investigation, with additional procedural investigations by the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Division and oversight by the Cecil County State's Attorney.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.maryland.gov/msp/2021/07/12/update-state-police-release-identity-of-deceased-in-shooting-investigation-in-cecil-co/
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/jonathan-balchunas-killed-domestic-incident-cecil-county/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/chesapeake-ridge-lane-north-east-cecil-county-investigation/36992322
https://apnews.com/article/fires-police-cd27c711a9fe726c7eb29b4efa87b2b2
https://firststateupdate.com/2021/07/maryland-troopers-update-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
