Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Christopher Michael Ling
Gender : Male
Age : 36
Race : White
Date : 02/23/2024
Location : Stoney Creek Tarkka Lane and Bethel Springs Drive
City : North East
County : Cecil
State : Maryland
Agency : Cecil County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/23/2024, Christopher Michael Ling died by suicide following a prolonged standoff with the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office at a residence near Stoney Creek Tarkka Lane and Bethel Springs Drive in North East, Maryland. Authorities were initially called to the scene after the reported death of Ling’s wife, Brittany, under circumstances suggesting either murder or suicide.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered Ling inside the home, armed and refusing to exit. A SWAT team was deployed, and a standoff lasting several hours ensued, during which negotiators attempted to persuade Ling to surrender. The situation escalated as police applied pressure on Ling inside the home. He eventually emerged with a gun to his head and took his own life in view of responding officers.
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The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the events leading to the deaths of both Christopher and Brittany Ling. Findings will be reviewed by the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
