Gunfire rattles Brooklyn Park neighborhood as bullet pierces home during shooting
BROOKLYN PARK, MD – A quiet Monday night in Anne Arundel County turned chaotic when officers patrolling near Cross Street and Wasena Avenue heard a flurry of gunfire erupting from the direction of Patrick Henry Drive and Alley 69 around 7:40 p.m.
While canvassing the surrounding streets, officers were alerted to a nearby residence on Ballman Avenue that had been struck by a stray bullet. No injuries were reported, and police confirmed it was a non-contact shooting. An extensive search followed, with officers speaking to multiple witnesses who reported hearing the shots but were unable to provide suspect descriptions.
The incident has prompted an active investigation by Anne Arundel County’s Northern District detectives. Officials have not disclosed how many rounds were fired or whether the gunfire originated from a moving vehicle or individuals on foot. It is also unclear if the house struck was the intended target or if the shooting was random.
The area around Patrick Henry Drive and Alley 69 was thoroughly canvassed by officers late into the evening, but no arrests were made. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Northern District at 410‑222‑6135 as the case remains open.
Shootings involving residences have been a growing concern in suburban areas of Maryland as investigators continue to grapple with incidents where bystanders are increasingly at risk.
Key Points
- Gunfire was heard by police around 7:40 p.m. near Patrick Henry Drive and Alley 69 in Brooklyn Park
- A stray bullet entered a home on Ballman Avenue; no injuries were reported
- Police are investigating the non-contact shooting and are seeking information from the public
