Baltimore police release body cam footage of an in-custody death of 41-year-old Craig Cousin

On Thursday, The Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn camera footage from the Baltimore County Police Department’s in-custody death that occurred on January 10, 2024, in Owings Mills.Show more

The victim who died has been identified as 41-year-old Craig Cousin of Pikesville, Maryland.

On January 10, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., five officers were dispatched for a “suspicious person” in the 10200 block of Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, Maryland.

A 911 caller also indicated the person was impaired and acting aggressively.

When officers arrived at the scene they located a partially clothed man standing near a shattered drive-thru window of a restaurant.

The man was bleeding and acting erratically. Officers restrained him on the ground and placed him in handcuffs and leg restraints.

Police called for medics, provided Narcan, and provided additional medical assistance until medics arrived.

The man was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

One officer was also taken to a local hospital for evaluation.