Targeted Mass Shooting at Towson Funeral Home Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Injured in Baltimore County

Dec 18, 2024, 03:28 AM

On Tuesday night, December 17, 2024, a targeted mass shooting occurred at a funeral home on Loch Raven Boulevard near White Oak Avenue in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, leaving one person dead and nine others injured. Baltimore County Police described it as a 'mass casualty' event. Officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned and on fire, suggesting a car had crashed into the funeral home before the shooting began. Witnesses reported hearing over a dozen shots. According to Police Chief Robert McCullough, the individuals involved knew each other. The wounded victims were transported to area hospitals, including Shock Trauma, for treatment of gunshot wounds. Loch Raven Boulevard was closed during the investigation, and authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. ATF Baltimore responded to assist with the investigation.