Police shoot, kill man armed with spear after alleged stabbing in Howard County

Police shot, kill man allegedly armed with a spear in Howard County

Police fatally shoot a 23-year-old man in Howard County they say was armed with a double edged spear.

COLUMBIA, Md. - A man armed with a spear was shot and killed by police Monday night after allegedly stabbing a family member, authorities said.

Howard County police responded to the 9200 block of Wilbur Court around 7:30 p.m., where a man in his 20s reported being stabbed.

Man armed with spear

What we know:

Investigators said the suspect, also a man in his 20s, called 911 from the intersection of Oakland Mills Road and Carters Lane, stating he was armed.

Officers located the suspect, who they say was armed with a large double-edged spear. Witnesses said he advanced toward police and refused to drop the weapon.

Police shot the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured.

The stabbing victim remains in critical condition at Shock Trauma.

Investigation continues

The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is reviewing the incident, which remains under investigation.