Crime
1 killed in shooting outside Lansdowne High School

Baltimore County, MD – March 2025 – A juvenile male was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon after being approached outside a liquor store near Lansdowne High School, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, near Kings Liquors.
Authorities say the suspect approached the victim, opened fire, and after the victim collapsed, fired additional shots before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
The wounded victim attempted to flee toward Lansdowne High School but ultimately succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
While the shooting did not occur on school property, Lansdowne High School activated a lockdown protocol as a precaution.
In a letter sent to parents and guardians, school officials stated:
“This afternoon after dismissal, we received reports of a shooting that occurred at the shopping center across the street from Lansdowne High School. We immediately activated our lockdown protocol and contacted Baltimore County Police. Officers have responded to the scene, and we will remain in lockdown until we receive further instructions from BCoPD. All after-school and evening activities at Lansdowne High School are canceled. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
Baltimore County Police are actively investigating the shooting and searching for the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker

Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.