Robert Phillip Nedd Jr. Obituary, Death – iA 54-year-old man, Robert Phillip Nedd Jr. of Baltimore, has been identified as the individual shot and killed during a police pursuit in the Upton neighborhood. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General confirmed his identity on Friday following the incident that occurred on Wednesday.
Three officers are involved in the shooting: Sgt. Thomas Gross, who has been with the department for 10 years; Officer Tyler Douglas, with two years of experience; and Officer James Klein III, who has served for one year. All three officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
According to Baltimore Police Department spokesperson Vernon Davis, the incident began around 8:45 p.m. when officers were patrolling the West Baltimore area. They observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one-way street, which subsequently crashed into a parked car. Before officers could make a turn to approach the vehicle, Nedd exited the car.
As officers instructed Nedd to sit on the curb, he fled from the traffic stop. The police pursued him to Argyle Avenue, where he was found hiding in a ditch. Officers attempted to engage him with several verbal commands, including requests for him to show his hands. During this confrontation, at least three officers discharged their firearms, striking Nedd.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley addressed the media at the shooting scene, noting that officers had seen Nedd with a firearm, though it remains unclear whether he fired at them. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as authorities work to gather more details about the incident.