James L. Ward, a 42-year-old Baltimore County police officer, died on August 29, 2016, in Bel Air, Maryland. His death followed a barricade situation at his home on Stratton Court. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suicidal subject at 1:34 a.m. Upon arrival, they attempted to make contact with Ward but were unsuccessful. A perimeter was established to protect nearby residents, and after several hours of failed attempts to communicate, the Special Respon
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