Crime, Police/Fire

49-year-old woman killed in Essex shooting, suspect arrested

ESSEX, MD—Police have arrested a suspect following a shooting in Essex that left one woman dead.

Baltimore County homicide detectives have arrested and charged 37-year-old Gregory Graham with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.



At just before 6:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle (21221) in response to a shot-spotter report.

When authorities arrived, they located an adult female who sustained a gunshot wound. Stacy Cooper, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gregory Graham is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Photo via Baltimore County Police Department


Do you value local journalism? Support NottinghamMD.com today.