Western District
Contact Shooting - Hanover
25-730619
On September 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Western District officers responded to the area of Fredericksburg Road and Taylor's Hill Lane in Hanover for a report of a contact shooting. Officers quickly responded to the scene and immediately began rendering life-saving aid to the adult male victim who was located inside his vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with life threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was in a vehicle leaving his home when he was confronted by an unknown suspect who fired into his vehicle before fleeing the scene. This appears to be a targeted incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-222-4731 or individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact our Tipline at 410-222-4700.
Northern District
Fatal Pedestrian Crash - Brooklyn Park
25-730680
On September 15, 2025, at 4:45 a.m., Northern District Officers responded to the area of southbound Ritchie Highway near Hammonds Lane for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed a pedestrian was crossing Ritchie Highway from the west side of the roadway near the intersection of Hammonds Lane when he was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban traveling southbound on Ritchie Highway. The driver and witnesses remained on scene. The pedestrian was transported with life-threatening injuries to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Traffic Safety Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating.
Pedestrian: 40-50 year old male
As of this time, the identity of the pedestrian is unknown.
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
Driver: 59-year-old male, Baltimore, Maryland