Anne Arundel County police responded to a reported accident on Saturday evening, only to discover a scene of violence with fatal consequences. Police were summoned around 6:35 p.m. to the intersection of Maryland Route 2 and Orchard Avenue in Brooklyn, where they found Joshua Ray Holland, a 34-year-old man from Curtis Bay, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. According to WBALTV, Holland was taken to Shock Trauma in Baltimore, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses at the scene provided details that painted a chaotic picture. A vehicle reportedly came to an abrupt stop at the busy intersection, and a man—later identified as the victim—was seen falling out from the driver's side. The car involved in this incident did not remain at the scene. It was found abandoned near Old Riverside Road and Arundel Road, as WBALTV reports. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances leading up to Holland's death.
The authorities have issued a call for assistance from the public, urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. In an email, Anne Arundel County police provided contact details for potential witnesses to share insights that might aid the ongoing probe. Individuals with relevant information can reach out to police at 410-222-4731 or anonymously at the Anne Arundel County police tip line at 410-222-4700 or through Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP, as per WMAR2News.
