Workers and nearby residents were jolted awake early Saturday when multiple people were shot in an industrial park tucked behind Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, turning a quiet warehouse strip into an active crime scene. Anne Arundel County officers were called to the 1300 block of Charwood Road in Hanover at about 5:30 a.m., in an area dominated by warehouses and freight trucks. Police said the motive was still unknown as detectives remained on scene, and emergency crews blocked off parts of the business park while officers searched for witnesses.
According to The Banner, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said in a news release that it responded at about 5:30 a.m. and that investigators were still working to determine how and why the shooting unfolded. The Banner's initial report did not include a victim count or details about any suspects. Police said officers were processing the scene in the industrial park behind BWI.
Police response and investigation
Detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Western District spent the morning canvassing nearby businesses for surveillance footage and anyone who might have seen or heard something useful to the case. The Anne Arundel County police news page details how detectives typically ask the public to share tips or video in similar investigations. As of Saturday morning, there were no confirmed arrests, and police said there was no known ongoing threat to the wider community.
Context: shootings near BWI
The affected stretch of Hanover sits inside one of the region's busiest logistics corridors, where trucks, warehouses, and shift work are part of the daily backdrop. It is also not the first time serious violence has hit near the airport. In January, authorities reported a fatal shooting at a Northrop Grumman facility close to BWI that began as a dispute between two contracted security guards, according to the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center. That earlier shooting triggered a coordinated response from local agencies.
The scene and local experience
The 1300 block of Charwood Road is lined with warehouses, delivery yards, and truck parking lots used by freight and logistics companies, according to property listings. Overnight shifts and constant vehicle movement mean unusual sounds and sights are not uncommon, which can make it harder for residents and workers to immediately tell when something is seriously wrong.
Earlier this month, a separate non-contact shooting in Hanover rattled nerves when a projectile buried itself in a book, a reminder of how stray gunfire can intrude on everyday life for people who live and work nearby.
Officials released a few details about Saturday's shooting and said the investigation remained active. The Banner reported that it would update its coverage as more information becomes available. Police are asking anyone with information or video to contact Anne Arundel County authorities. This story will be updated as additional details are released.
