A Baltimore County, Maryland police Officer was shot Monday as they was investigating “suspicious activity,” a local official said.

The officer was shot in Perry Hall, Fox 45 reported. Councilman David Marks confirmed via Twitter the officer was shot but said he had no further details on the incident.

There are reports that the officer was shot in the head but that could not be immediately confirmed. WBAL reported the officer has been “critically wounded.”

The county’s public safety branch tweeted that police are searching for an armed suspect in the area of Belair Road and Klausmeier Road, and residents should shelter in place.

This is a developing story; please check back for updates.

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