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James Ward

Case from Bel-air, MD dated Aug 29, 2016

Victim Details

James L. Ward

Male

White / Caucasian

Bel-air

MD

2016-08-29

42

James

Ward

07/28/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 29, 2016, the community of Bel Air, Maryland, was once again the scene of a tense police standoff involving 42-year-old James L. Ward. This time, however, the encounter would end in tragedy. Law enforcement had been dispatched to his residence on Stratton Court after receiving a report of a suicidal individual. Upon their arrival, deputies were unable to make contact with Ward, a veteran officer of the Baltimore County Police Department.

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  • WBALTV: Baltimore County police officer found dead after barricade situation in Bel Air
  • Officer shot by deputies in previous standoff is found dead
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    I've been following the tragic case of James L. Ward, and it just leaves me thinking about the immen... ...Read More
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