Hawkins was alert, conscious, and speaking to first responders at the time of transport. As he advanced on deputies, refused to comply with commands, and surrender, deputies fearing for their safety and the safety of others fired at Hawkins.ĭeputies along with Emergency Medical Services, which were staged nearby, instantly began to render aid and secure the scene. Phone contact was made with Hawkins by the CNT and conversations continued for nearly an hour.Īt approximately, 4:33 pm, Hawkins exited his residence armed with a handgun. Once CNT Negotiators arrived, they immediately began working with mental health professionals and family members in an attempt to bring the barricade to a peaceful resolution. Prior to their arrival, Deputies already on scene heard gunshots being fired inside the residence. A safe perimeter was established around the home and residents were evacuated while additional support from multiple teams were requested, including the HCSO Special Response Team (SRT), Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT), and the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit. Early information gathered on scene indicated the subject possessed multiple firearms.ĭeputies responded and attempted to contact the subject, identified as William Lee Hawkins, age 41. 2:26 pm, this afternoon, Deputies were dispatched to a call for a subject experiencing a mental health crisis, erratic behavior, and delusions. Today, October 27, 2022, Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were involved in a shooting in the 1400 block of Shirley Drive in Bel Air.Īt approx.

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