A fatal shooting that police said happened during a possible burglary has been ruled as self-defense, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney.

Baltimore police said the shooting occurred in Fells Point, in the 2200 block of Fleet Street, on October 16, around 2 a.m.

Officers arrived at the scene to find a 39-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died, police said.

On Monday, City State's Attorney Ivan Bates identified the man as Richard Rolfe and said no charges will be pursued.

"Based on the facts of this case, we believe that this shooting meets the requirements of self-defense in the State of Maryland," Bates said in a statement.

The decision came after a review by the State's Attorney's Homicide unit.

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