Baltimore County, MD – March 2025 – A 16-year-old Lansdowne High School student was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon outside a liquor store near the school, prompting a police investigation and precautionary school lockdown, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.

The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, near Kings Liquors.

Authorities report that the suspect approached the victim, opened fire, and then fired additional shots after the victim collapsed before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

The victim, who was absent from school that day, attempted to flee toward Lansdowne High School but was critically injured.

He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

While the shooting did not take place on school grounds, Lansdowne High School implemented a lockdown protocol as a precaution.

Following the incident, school officials sent a letter to parents and guardians, stating:

“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 are working to locate the suspect.

Authorities have not yet released details about a potential motive or suspect description.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or provide anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.