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2 Shootings In Baltimore County Leave Leaders On Alert, But Not Panicked

Two shootings in Baltimore County left leaders on alert, but they aren't panicking. 

The shootings killed a man and hospitalized another.

By: Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski told FOX 45 that crime remains a high priority after Friday’s homicide in Owings Mills and Saturday’s shooting in Parkville. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County has seen a spike in shootings this year, including two in the past week.

FOX 45 said Friday's homicide in Owings Mills marked the county's ninth of the year. That's more than double the total at this point in 2023, FOX 45 reported.

"I want residents to know that we take these incidents very seriously," Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski told FOX 45 FINISH READING HERE

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