Maryland OAG Independent Investigations Division release State Police Fatal Trooper-Involved Shooting in Carroll County from June 4th

- Jackson Avery


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Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division release State Police Fatal Trooper-Involved Shooting videos in Sykesville from June 4, 2023.

You can view the original press release about the incident from the Maryland Attorney General here: https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2023/060423.pdf

The decedent has been identified as 52-year-old Jack Cimino, Jr. of Sykesville.


The involved Maryland State Police trooper has been identified as Sergeant Jesse Hartsock. Sgt. Hartsock is a 15-year veteran assigned to the Field Operations Bureau.

Here are the three videos of the incident on YouTube:

Video 1:

screenshot-158https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTuw-zhEzGI

Video 2:

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Shot fired can be heard/seen around the 3:04:26 mark of the video above.

Video 3:

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Shot fired can be heard around the 40:46 mark of the video above.

Here are previous articles from the Carroll County Observer related to this incident:

SWAT Incident: Barricade Subject at 1200 Block of Liberty Road in Carroll County

Carroll County State’s Attorney Haven Shoemaker announces that his Office is cooperating fully in the investigation of a fatal police shooting Sunday morning in Eldersburg


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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.