Late-Night Shooting in Edgewood Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured

Harford County deputies say the incident appears isolated and are asking for tips from the public.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:50pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conveying the gritty aftermath of a shooting incident.A grim reminder of the gun violence that has plagued Edgewood, this stark image of a spent shell casing captures the harsh reality facing this Maryland community.Edgewood Today

A late-night burst of gunfire in Edgewood, Maryland left a 20-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old man seriously injured on Friday. Harford County deputies responded to the scene within a minute and found the victims, who were known to each other. Authorities are treating the shooting as an isolated incident and are asking the public for any information that could help the ongoing investigation.

Why it matters

Edgewood has seen a concerning pattern of violent crime in recent years, including multiple serious shooting incidents in the same general area. This latest tragedy underscores the public safety challenges facing the community and the importance of community cooperation to help solve these cases.

The details

According to reports, deputies were called to the Grempler Way and Brookside Drive area around 11:15 p.m. on Friday. They found a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and neck, who was stabilized and rushed to a trauma center. A short distance away, they located 20-year-old Bryan H. Burrows with a gunshot wound to the chest. Burrows was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts.

  • The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Deputies arrived on the scene in less than a minute after the initial 911 call.

The players

Bryan H. Burrows

A 20-year-old man who was killed in the shooting incident.

Harford County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into the shooting.

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What’s next

The Harford County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Thumma at 443-567-7201.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing public safety challenges facing the Edgewood community and the importance of community cooperation to help law enforcement solve these types of violent crimes. While the incident appears isolated, it is part of a concerning pattern of violence that has plagued the area in recent years.