Crime
Victim killed in Baltimore County mass shooting identified as 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr
The remaining nine victims were transported to area trauma centers, with most suffering from gunshot wounds.
At a press conference held today, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the mass shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Towson.
Preliminary findings indicate that all of the known victims were traveling together in a vehicle that crashed at the scene of the incident.
Chief McCullough confirmed that one victim has been released from the hospital.
Investigators continue to believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Victims Identified
Deceased Victim:
- Charles Graham Jr., 26-year-old male
Victims with Gunshot Wounds:
- 27-year-old male
- Two 18-year-old males
- 17-year-old male
- 16-year-old male
- 14-year-old male
- 15-year-old female
- 17-year-old female
Injured Victim (Non-Gunshot Wound):
- 24-year-old male
The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. in the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson, 21286. Officers from the Towson Precinct responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located ten individuals with injuries.
One victim, Charles Graham Jr., was pronounced deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.
The remaining nine victims were transported to area trauma centers, with most suffering from gunshot wounds.
Detectives are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Evidence collection and interviews are ongoing, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Baltimore County Police urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward by contacting the department at 410-887-4636 (INFO).
Information may also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Tips provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to assist in the investigation. Anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest or resolution of this case.
Baltimore County Police remain committed to pursuing every lead to bring closure to the victims and their families in the wake of this tragic event.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina โ A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriffโs Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the childrenโs well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriffโs Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agencyโs initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.