Crime & Safety
Dundalk, MD Shooting Today: Man Shot Inside Home at 2 AM
Dundalk, MD – A man was hospitalized after being shot in the chin and neck inside a Dundalk residence early Sunday, October 25, prompting an investigation by Baltimore County Police as detectives work
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-25T20:30:23.869Z
Dundalk, MD – A man was hospitalized after being shot in the chin and neck inside a Dundalk residence early Sunday, October 25, prompting an investigation by Baltimore County Police as detectives work to determine what led to the shooting.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department , officers assigned to the Dundalk Precinct responded at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday to a reported shooting inside a home in the 900 block of Elton Avenue.
When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound involving his chin and neck area.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where police said he remained in stable condition.
Shooting Reported Inside Dundalk Residence
The shooting occurred in a residential area of Dundalk, southeast of Baltimore, during the early morning hours.
Police have not disclosed the victim's identity or age, and authorities have not released information explaining what happened inside the residence before the gunfire.
Investigators also have not publicly identified a suspect or announced any arrests in connection with the shooting.
Detectives Continue Investigation
Baltimore County detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not indicated whether the victim knew the person responsible or whether the shooting involved an argument, an accidental discharge or another situation.
No additional injuries were reported in the department's initial statement.
Police have also not announced whether investigators are searching for a suspect or believe there is an ongoing threat to the surrounding neighborhood.
Additional Information Expected
The Baltimore County Police Department said additional details would be released as the investigation develops.
Residents near Elton Avenue may notice continued investigative activity, although police have not announced any road closures or ongoing restrictions in the area.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Baltimore County Police Department.