Crime
16-year-old Lansdowne high school student killed in shooting outside campus
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.
The victim has been identified as a 16-year-old male and a Lansdowne High School student who was absent from class on the day of the incident.
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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.