Overview
- Attorney General Anthony Brown announced on Jan. 13 that the Howard County officer will not face criminal charges.
- The Independent Investigations Division completed its review on Jan. 2 and concluded the officer did not violate state law.
- Howard County police released body‑camera footage that officials say shows Micah Booker charging at the officer after commands to drop a spear.
- The June 9, 2025 encounter occurred near Oakland Mills Road and Carters Lane after Booker, 23, called 911 saying he had stabbed his brother and was armed.
- First responders provided aid but Booker died at the scene, his brother was hospitalized in critical condition, and no officers were injured.