Crime
4 People, Including Two Children Injured in Shooting in Rosedale
Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may be related to a domestic dispute.
Baltimore County first responders are investigating a shooting in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rosedale, which occurred early Tuesday morning and left four people injured, including two children.
Police reported that the victims include an approximately 1-year-old child, a 7-year-old child, an adult female, and an adult male.
Emergency medical teams transported the pediatric victims to Johns Hopkins Hospital, while the adult victims were taken to nearby trauma centers.
The conditions of the victims remain unknown at this time.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 6:35 a.m. and discovered the victims at the scene, which appears to be within an apartment complex.
Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may be related to a domestic dispute.
The area remains an active scene as Baltimore County police continue their investigation.
Officers are working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members are urged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct their work. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.