Suspect commits suicide following double-shooting in Baltimore County

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double shooting that occurred on Thursday evening in Owings Mills. At around 6 p.m. on October 17, officers responded to a reported shooting near Deer Park Road and Wards Chapel Road (21117). The incident occurred shortly after the female victim and adult male suspect exchanged […]

Maryland unveils action plan to combat youth suicide

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new training resources for educators to help prevent suicide in students. The state’s new action plan aims to equip K-12 public and private schools with the necessary tools to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to suicide in schools. The Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools was developed in collaboration with […]

Hillendale shooting leaves 1 dead

UPDATE: Police now say no foul play is suspected in this case.  The incident is being investigated as a suicide. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the Hillendale area. The incident was at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the 1000-block of Halstead Road (21234). Authorities say one male victim has […]

Candlelight vigil to be held Sunday evening for victims of Towson double murder suicide

TOWSON, MD—A candlelight vigil will be held on Sunday evening for the victims of Friday’s double murder suicide in Towson. At around 12 p.m. on August 18, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1000-block of Kenilworth Drive (21204) for a welfare call. Once on scene, officers discovered two adults and one child deceased inside […]

Police investigating apparent double murder suicide in Towson

UPDATE: A candlelight vigil will be held on Sunday evening for the victims. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after three people were found dead in Towson on Friday. At around 12 p.m. on August 18, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1000-block of Kenilworth Drive (21204) for a welfare call. Once […]

Suspect shoots himself following failed carjacking in Carney, armed carjacking in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County say a suspect fatally shot himself following a failed carjacking attempt in Carney and a successful carjacking in Towson. The incident began in Baltimore City and ended near Goucher Boulevard and Colbury Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect traveled into Baltimore County, where he attempted to carjack one motorist in the […]

Inmate from Middle River dies at Harford County Detention Center

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 26-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died early Sunday morning after hanging himself in his cell, authorities said. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a correctional deputy found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts and called for medical staff at the detention center. Deputies and medical […]