A Baltimore County grand jury has indicted 33-year-old Reginald Gray Jr. on first-degree murder charges in the killing of Towson University student Nasir Majied, a case that has shaken the busy corridors around Towson Circle. Majied, 22, was shot while driving near the circle on June 5, 2026, and later died at a hospital. Authorities say Gray is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center while the case moves forward.
Indictment and prior records
According to CBS Baltimore, the grand jury returned the indictment on July 14, 2026, charging Gray with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and several firearm-related counts. Court documents reviewed by the outlet state that Gray was convicted of attempted murder in 2019 and received a seven-year sentence, but he served less than five years before his release in 2024. Baltimore County prosecutors publicly announced the new charges as investigators continue working through what led to the June 5 shooting.
Charging documents outline the confrontation
Charging documents and local reporting describe a rolling confrontation that stretched across multiple intersections north of Towson Circle after an initial traffic dispute. One of the vehicles allegedly ran a red light, and the other driver later pulled up alongside before gunfire erupted. As reported by WBAL-TV, investigators relied on surveillance footage and witness interviews to reconstruct the chain of events. Majied was rushed from the scene in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
How police tracked the suspect
Baltimore City police say they connected Gray to the case after finding a parking ticket tied to his vehicle, then used cell phone records to place him in the Towson area at the time of the shooting, CBS Baltimore reports. Local outlets noted that authorities circulated images of the suspect vehicle and warned that the gunman should be considered armed and dangerous. The Banner reported that detectives were looking for a 2007 Nissan Altima and that the nearly two-week manhunt following the June 5 attack ended in late June, when investigators took Gray into custody.
Towson community mourns
Towson University officials say the campus has been stunned by the loss. In a message to students, faculty and staff, President Mark Ginsberg called Majied’s death a “devastating loss,” and the university said it is offering support services to his friends and family, according to reporting by Patch. Students and nearby residents have gathered for vigils in the days since the shooting, even as detectives continue to work the case.
Legal implications
Under Maryland law, first-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or life without the possibility of parole, and the statute outlines several situations that elevate a killing to first degree, including a willful, deliberate and premeditated act or a death that occurs during certain felonies. See Md. Code, Crim. Law § 2-201. In addition to the murder count, Gray faces separate assault and firearm charges. Prosecutors will decide how to pursue potential sentencing options if there is a conviction.
What’s next
Gray remains jailed without bond while Baltimore County prosecutors finalize filings and the courts set initial dates on the county’s criminal docket. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Police have asked anyone with information about the June 5 incident to contact Baltimore County Police at 410-887-4636 or to submit tips through Metro Crime Stoppers, according to local reporting. Upcoming pretrial hearings and motions related to the indictment will be determined by the county’s criminal calendar.
