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Laurel Officer Shot While Serving Attempted Murder Warrant: Police

The officer was treated at a hospital and released, police said

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A police officer was shot in Laurel, Maryland, while serving a warrant in an attempted murder case, police said.

The Laurel Police Department said officers were trying to carry out a search and arrest warrant in the 100 block of Bryan Court about 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Officers forced their way into the home, announced themselves, and then the suspect fired, police said.

One officer was struck, police said.

He was treated at a hospital and released Wednesday morning, police said. No name was immediately available.

Christopher Grayson Simms, 23, of Laurel was taken into custody, police said. It wasnโ€™t immediately clear whether Simms was the person whom police initially intended to arrest.

Residents in the area can expect a police presence as the investigation continues, police said.

Police said thereโ€™s no danger to the public.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Laurel police at 240-278-0758.

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