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.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.