On Monday evening in Randallstown, a person was shot near the intersection of Downey Dale Drive and Church Lane and taken to a local hospital, according to Baltimore County police. The gunfire was reported around 5:15 p.m., and detectives spent the evening canvassing the area for witnesses. Authorities have not released the victim’s age, gender or condition.
Police Outline Early Timeline
Baltimore County officers told reporters the call came in at about 5:15 p.m. and that the victim was shot in the upper part of their body, as reported by WBFF. According to the station, the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment while detectives began piecing together what led up to the shooting. WBFF also notes that investigators have released few other details as the probe continues.
Part of a Broader Summer of Gun Violence
The incident adds to a summer of gun violence in Baltimore County, where investigators were probing a fatal shooting in the Woodlawn area earlier this month, according to WBAL. Randallstown itself has seen serious shootings in recent years, including a 2024 case that left a man hospitalized, per 2024 case that left a man hospitalized.
Police Ask Community to Come Forward
Baltimore County police are urging anyone with information to call detectives at 410-307-2020 or to submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587), per the county’s police news page. Investigators are asking people who saw the shooting or have relevant video to preserve the footage and contact detectives with any details that could help the probe.
This is a developing story, and this post will be updated as officials release more information.
