Crime & Safety

State Flag Lowered to Half Staff to Honor Fallen Police Officer

Officer Jason Schneider, 36, was fatally shot in Catonsville Wednesday morning.

In honor of Baltimore County Police Officer Jason Schneider, who was fatally shot Wednesday morning in Catonsville, Gov. Martin O'Malley has ordered the Maryland state flag to be flown at half-staff immediately.

The flag shall continue to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Schneider's interment. 

Read more on Catonsville Patch:

Police Officer Fatally Shot in Catonsville

Community Reacts to Baltimore County Police Officer Death



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