Deadly Double-Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured in Edgewood

Authorities continue to investigate the incident as an isolated event between two acquaintances.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:48am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence left behind at a crime scene.A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a deadly double-shooting exposes the grim aftermath of gun violence in this community.Edgewood Today

The Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to a double-shooting incident in Edgewood, Maryland on Friday night that left one man dead and another injured. Deputies found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder and neck, and 20-year-old Bryan H. Burrows Jr. who was shot in the chest and died at the scene. Investigators believe the two men knew each other and this was an isolated incident, with no indication they were shooting at each other.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings remain a major public safety concern in many communities, with authorities working to understand the circumstances and motives behind such incidents in order to prevent future occurrences.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called around 11:15 p.m. to the area of Grempler Way and Brookside Drive, where they found the 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was stabilized and taken to a hospital. While responding, deputies learned of a second victim less than 1,000 feet away on Eloise Lane, where they found Burrows shot in the chest and deceased. Investigators are still piecing together the events that led to the shooting, but believe the two men knew each other and this was an isolated incident.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2026 around 11:15 p.m.

The players

Bryan H. Burrows Jr.

A 20-year-old man from Edgewood, Maryland who was fatally shot in the chest during the incident.

Harford County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the double-shooting incident in Edgewood.

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What’s next

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about the incident to call detectives at 443-567-7201 to assist with the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic double-shooting highlights the continued need for community-based solutions to address gun violence and promote public safety, as authorities work to determine the specific circumstances and motives behind such isolated incidents of deadly conflict.