Newly released body camera footage shows an alleged carjacking suspect driving toward police officers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, before officers opened fire. Police said the vehicle struck an officer, two patrol cars and another vehicle during the attempted escape. Jasmin L. Cooper, 28, was later apprehended and faces carjacking, attempted carjacking, assault and reckless endangerment charges. Cooper and the injured officer were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident began on May 7 at about 9 p.m. after police responded to a reported hit-and-run near North Crain Highway and 11th Avenue in Glen Burnie. Investigators said the driver had crashed into another vehicle and then forcibly taken a family member’s vehicle before officers located her in the 8500 block of Severn.
The footage shows officers ordering Cooper to turn off the car and get out. She briefly raised her hands but remained inside, then drove from the parking space as officers moved out of the vehicle’s path.
| 1) | Police respond to a reported hit-and-run |
| 2) | Officers locate the alleged carjacking suspect |
| 3) | Vehicle moves toward officers during confrontation |
| 4) | Police shooting follows reported collisions |
| 5) | Suspect faces multiple criminal charges |
Police respond to a reported hit-and-run
Anne Arundel County police went to the area of North Crain Highway and 11th Avenue in Glen Burnie at approximately 9 p.m. on May 7. The initial call concerned a hit-and-run collision. After arriving, officers learned that a woman had crashed into another vehicle and then allegedly taken a vehicle belonging to a family member who had come to help her.
The reported sequence made the incident more than a traffic investigation. Officers were attempting to identify the driver and locate the vehicle involved in the alleged taking. Police later found the woman inside the vehicle in the 8500 block of Severn.
Officers locate the alleged carjacking suspect
The woman was identified as Jasmin L. Cooper, 28. Body camera footage shows officers surrounding the vehicle and pointing their firearms while giving commands. They told Cooper to turn the car off and leave the vehicle.
At one point, Cooper raised her hands from the steering wheel, but she did not get out. An officer was heard asking, “So what, she stole her son’s car?” The footage captures the officers’ effort to control the situation while Cooper remained inside the vehicle.
Vehicle moves toward officers during confrontation
A short time after the commands were issued, Cooper pulled out of the parking space and accelerated away. Officers moved quickly to avoid the vehicle as it left the area. Police said the vehicle drove toward officers and struck one of them, two patrol cars and another vehicle.
The alleged movement of the vehicle created the confrontation that preceded the police shooting. The footage released from the officers’ body cameras shows the vehicle departing while officers attempted to clear its path. The available account does not establish a separate motive for the alleged actions.
Police shooting follows reported collisions
Police said officers discharged their firearms after Cooper drove toward them and struck the officer and vehicles. She was hit during the shooting and later received medical attention. The officer who was struck was also treated, and authorities said both the suspect and the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Additional officers saw Cooper turn onto Reece Road. She then crashed into another car near Reece Road and Telegraph Road and allegedly attempted to enter another occupied vehicle. Officers apprehended her, and the footage shows her on the ground in handcuffs while officers bandaged her wound in the parking lot.
Suspect faces multiple criminal charges
Cooper faces charges of carjacking and attempted carjacking, along with multiple counts of reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and related offenses. The charges stem from the alleged taking of the family member’s vehicle, the subsequent attempt to flee and the reported collisions involving officers and other vehicles.
The case remains an allegation, and the charges must be resolved through the legal process. The released footage documents the encounter and the arrest, while court proceedings will address the criminal accusations against Cooper.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Police responded to a May 7 hit-and-run report in Glen Burnie. |
| 2 | Police said the suspect struck an officer and multiple vehicles while fleeing. |
| 3 | The suspect and the injured officer received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. |
| 4 | Cooper faces carjacking, assault and reckless endangerment charges. |
Summary
Body camera footage released after the May 7 incident shows the confrontation between Anne Arundel County officers and Jasmin L. Cooper after police located her in a vehicle allegedly taken from a family member. Police said Cooper drove toward officers and struck an officer and several vehicles before officers fired. She was apprehended after another collision and faces multiple felony-related charges. The suspect and officer both survived their injuries, which were described as non-life-threatening.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on May 7 at about 9 p.m. in and around Glen Burnie, Maryland.
What did police say happened during the attempted escape?
Police said the vehicle drove toward officers, striking one officer, two patrol cars and another vehicle before officers opened fire.
What charges does Jasmin L. Cooper face?
Jasmin L. Cooper faces carjacking, attempted carjacking, multiple counts of reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and related charges.
