Shooting near Towson Town Center Leaves Man Injured

Baltimore County police are investigating the incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:34am

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Baltimore County police are investigating a Thursday shooting near Towson Town Center that left a 38-year-old man injured. The shooting happened on Southerly Road, and police responded to the scene just before 3 p.m. but did not find the victim initially. The man later walked into a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. Nearby residents said it is the second incident in the community just this month.

Why it matters

Shootings in public areas like near a major shopping center raise concerns about public safety and the potential for increased crime in the Towson community. The police investigation will aim to determine the circumstances and any potential suspects involved.

The details

Police responded to the scene on Southerly Road and found evidence of a shooting, but no victim. Shortly after, they learned a 38-year-old man had been shot and walked into a nearby hospital. The man is expected to recover. Nearby residents said this is the second incident in the community in just the past few weeks, with police previously responding to a call for a fight in the same area on March 6 and finding shell casings but no victims.

  • The shooting happened on Thursday, March 21, 2026 just before 3 p.m.
  • On March 6, 2026, police responded to a call for a fight in the same area and found shell casings but no victims.

The players

Baltimore County Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

38-year-old man

The victim of the shooting who walked into a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.

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What they’re saying

“There's a crime scene. You can't leave. I don't know how long it's going to take.”

— Savannah Carns, Nearby resident

“It's definitely shocking, and I called my roommate and I was like, 'Is this a sign that we shouldn't move here?' But then I was like, 'You know what, it's OK.'”

— Savannah Carns, Nearby resident

“We're just like, 'What the heck? Is this what it's going to be like when we live here?'”

— Tara Kirk, Nearby resident

“The message is you really have to be safe everywhere, because you never know what's happening. Be vigilant and be aware of your surroundings, I guess, and also try to avoid any altercations or confrontations.”

— Lawrence Wakefield, Nearby resident

What’s next

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are asking anyone with information to contact them or Metro Crime Stoppers. Officials have offered a potential reward of up to $2,000 for information.

The takeaway

This shooting incident near a major shopping center in Towson raises concerns about public safety and the potential for increased crime in the community. The police investigation will aim to determine the circumstances and any potential suspects involved, while residents express shock and call for increased vigilance.