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Watch: Moments Lansdowne high school student killed in shooting outside campus
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.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.