A mass shooting near a funeral home in Baltimore County, Maryland resulted in one person dead and nine others injured. The incident occurred on Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson, near Johnson Funeral Home. Police Chief Robert McCullough stated that officers responded to reports of shots fired at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, where they found a vehicle on its side in flames. Further details of the incident were not immediately available, but it was revealed that the majority of the victims were injured by gunfire.
Ten victims were located at the scene, with one individual dead from a gunshot wound and the other nine injured. The surviving victims were transported to area trauma centers in unknown conditions. The police department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with Chief McCullough indicating that the incident was believed to be targeted and isolated. According to him, it seems that the individuals involved knew each other, and the shooting was intentional and intentional.
As of Tuesday night, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Chief McCullough vowed to dedicate every resource to the investigation and leave no stone unturned. He emphasized that incidents like this are rare in Baltimore County and assured that it was an isolated incident. Responding firefighters were able to mitigate the car fire and provide aid to the victims at the scene before they were transported to hospitals for further treatment.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski expressed shock at the deadly shooting, describing it as an incident that is shocking and unheard of in the area. He reaffirmed the county’s commitment to supporting both the police and fire departments throughout the active investigation. Olszewski, who is also the Representative-elect for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District, highlighted the importance of ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources to address the situation.
Tips related to the shooting can be made anonymously to Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-756-2587, with the possibility of receiving a cash reward of up to $2,000. Chief McCullough reiterated the department’s commitment to thoroughly investigating the incident and bringing those responsible to justice. The collaboration between the police and fire departments was also commended, with Fire Chief Joe Dixon expressing pride in the responders who provided aid to the victims at the scene.
