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Officer ID'd In Fatal Police Shooting Of 'No Shoot Zone' Activist In West Baltimore

Officials have released the name of the officer involved in the fatal shooting of a well-known gun violence activist in Baltimore, authorities announce.

Shooting of Tyree Moorehead

Shooting of Tyree Moorehead

Photo Credit: Baltimore Police Department
Tyree Moorehead

Tyree Moorehead

Photo Credit: Tyree Moorehead (Facebook)

Baltimore Police Officer Zachary Rutherford fatally shot Tyree Moorehead, 46, in the area of North Fulton Avenue and West Lafayette Avenue the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 6, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.

Moorehead was shot after he was found attacking a woman while armed with a knife. Moorehead was known around the Baltimore community for spray-painting "No Shoot Zone" at the site of shootings around the city. 

The incident was captured on video by bystanders and was widely shared around social media. The woman was reportedly treated for minor injuries.

To watch the bodycam footage of the incident, click here. WARNING: Footage may be graphic to some viewers.

To read the original report by Daily Voice, click here. 

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