Baltimore County, MD – An 18-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a March shooting that killed a teenager outside Lansdowne High School, police announced Monday.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, homicide detectives charged Challah Haywood, 18, in the March 4, 2025, killing of a 16-year-old male victim. The shooting occurred near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, across from the high school. Haywood is being held without bond, officials said.
Police said officers were called to the area around 2:40 p.m. that day for a reported shooting in a shopping center parking lot. When they arrived, they found the 16-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside Lansdowne High School. The teen was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The arrest marks a major update in a case that has remained under investigation for months. Authorities have not released a possible motive or additional suspect information at this time.
Residents with information are urged to contact Baltimore County homicide detectives or submit anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
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