Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police Shooting in Frederick

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 7, 2023 		Media Contacts:
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Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police Shooting in Frederick

BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal shooting that occurred on March 4 in Frederick.

The decedent has been identified as 44-year-old Joseph Sherrill, of Frederick, Maryland.

The involved Frederick Police officers have been identified as Officers Robert Hess and Fahad Mirza. Officer Hess is a 5.5-year veteran and Officer Mirza has been with the department for 8 months. Both officers are assigned to the patrol division.

The Independent Investigations Division continues to investigate the circumstances of the fatal shooting. To read the original news release, click here.

https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2023/030723.pdf