Crime & Safety
Baltimore County, MD Shooting: 14-Year-Old Child Wounded
Woodlawn, MD – A 14 year old was wounded in a shooting Monday evening in Baltimore County, prompting an active police investigation as detectives work to determine what happened and identify those res
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-03T18:44:39.937Z
Woodlawn, MD – A 14 year old was wounded in a shooting Monday evening in Baltimore County, prompting an active police investigation as detectives work to determine what happened and identify those responsible.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department , officers assigned to the Woodlawn Precinct responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the 1600 block of Langford Road.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 14 year old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The teenager was transported to a nearby hospital, where authorities reported the victim was in stable condition.
The shooting has now become the focus of an investigation by the department's Violent Crimes Unit.
Police confirmed that evidence was recovered from the scene and detectives are actively pursuing investigative leads.
However, investigators have not released information about what led to the shooting, whether the victim was specifically targeted or how many individuals may have been involved.
No arrests were announced in the department's Tuesday, Nov. 3, update.
The shooting occurred in Woodlawn, a community west of Baltimore, raising concerns about violence involving young residents.
Authorities are now asking the public for help.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Baltimore County detectives at 410 887 4636.
Residents wishing to remain anonymous can contact Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1 866 756 2587.
Information provided through the program may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Tips can also be submitted through the Baltimore County Police Department's iWATCH program at https://iwatch.baltimorecountymd.gov .
Investigators have not provided additional details about the victim's injuries or whether any suspects have been identified.
The investigation remains active, and police are encouraging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity near Langford Road on Monday evening to come forward.