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Following several calls regarding the gunfire, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were sent to Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson at approximately 7:15 p.m.
“Upon arrival, officers encountered a vehicle overturned and ablaze. “We found a lot of victims and called the fire department to help,” Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough told reporters at a press conference.
Baltimore County police described the incident as a mass shooting in an update that was posted on X.
Nine people were taken to local hospitals with various injuries, and Chief McCullough confirmed one death on the spot. Authorities think the attack was planned.
“This seems to be intentional,” McCullough said. “We think there is no ongoing threat to public safety, and the people involved were acquainted.”
The Baltimore office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the location, the agency confirmed to news houses.
As the investigation progresses, detectives are working to determine the events leading up to the crash and shooting. Gunfire evidence was identified on the exterior of a nearby building, and shell casings were retrieved from the scene.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski described the incident as a startling tragedy. “This type of violence is uncommon in Baltimore County,” he remarked. “We will allocate all necessary resources to support our police and fire departments as they work to hold those responsible accountable.”
Residents are being advised to avoid the area as investigations continue.
