Crime
Mass Shooting in Towson Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
Baltimore County Police have confirmed that one person was killed and nine others were hospitalized following a mass shooting in Towson on Tuesday night.
Authorities plan to provide updates during a news conference on Wednesday as the investigation continues.
Throughout the night, Baltimore County detectives worked diligently at the scene, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Officials have urged anyone with information to come forward by contacting 410-887-4636.
Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough reported that officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 7:12 p.m. in response to reports of multiple gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames.
Baltimore County Fire Department units, led by Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire and provide medical assistance to the victims.
According to McCullough, the car fire appeared to result from a crash, though the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
Chief McCullough described the incident as a targeted act, emphasizing that those involved appeared to know each other.
Shell casings were discovered scattered across the scene, and bullet impacts were visible on a nearby building facade.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” McCullough stated. “We will leave no stone unturned and will dedicate every resource available to bring justice to those impacted by this violence.”
Baltimore County Executive and Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski Jr. called the shooting “unheard of in Baltimore County” and expressed his full support for law enforcement efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to assist with the investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP) or online. Tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
As nine victims remain hospitalized, police continue to work tirelessly to uncover the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further details are expected to be shared during Wednesday’s scheduled press conference.
Shelby County, Tenn. — A man is in custody following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of his younger brother during a domestic dispute early Saturday morning in the Northaven community, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) confirmed.
The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Archie Drive, where investigators say 34-year-old Broderick Ross shot and killed his brother, 30-year-old Quincy Ross, outside a residence.
According to detectives, following the shooting, Broderick allegedly placed his brother’s body into a vehicle and fled the scene.
A multi-agency search was launched, and Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended Broderick Ross around 3:00 a.m. in Edmondson, Arkansas, approximately 45 minutes from the original scene.
A short time later, authorities located Quincy Ross’s body nearby in the vicinity where the suspect had been detained.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the motive for the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between the siblings.
The nature of their conflict has not been publicly disclosed, and detectives are continuing their investigation.
Broderick Ross, a resident of Arkansas, has been charged by SCSO with:
- Second-degree murder
- Especially aggravated kidnapping
- Carjacking
- Employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony (carjacking)
- Tampering with evidence
In addition to the charges filed in Shelby County, Ross is also facing additional charges in Crittenden County, where he is currently being held at the Crittenden County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding the timeline between the shooting and the suspect’s arrest.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.