Police search for murder suspect who shot driver from another moving vehicle

Police Search for Murder Suspect Who Shot Driver from Another Moving Vehicle

Baltimore County detectives are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 22-year-old man while both vehicles were traveling northbound on York Road Friday afternoon.

Towson, Md. – Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man Friday afternoon along York Road in Towson. Detectives are continuing to pursue leads as they work to identify and locate the suspect responsible.

The shooting was reported at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Friday along northbound York Road just before the traffic circle, according to police.


Key Points

• A 22-year-old man was fatally shot while driving on York Road in Towson.

• Police say the gunfire came from a separate vehicle traveling in the same direction.

• Detectives are actively seeking information to identify the suspect.


Investigators identified the victim as Nasir Majied, 22. According to a preliminary investigation, Majied was driving northbound on York Road when a suspect traveling in a separate vehicle allegedly opened fire.

Police said the suspect discharged a firearm multiple times, striking Majied before continuing northbound and fleeing the area.

Officers rushed to provide aid

Officers assigned to Precinct 6 in Towson arrived at the scene less than two minutes after the shooting was reported and immediately began life-saving efforts.

“Officers assigned to Precinct 6 – Towson, who arrived on scene less than two minutes after the shooting was reported, immediately began to render aid,” the Baltimore County Police Department said in a statement.

Majied was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives pursuing leads

Baltimore County Homicide detectives are reviewing evidence and following investigative leads in an effort to identify the shooter and determine what led to the deadly attack.

“Baltimore County Homicide detectives are actively reviewing evidence and pursuing leads as they work to identify and locate the suspect,” police said.

Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or vehicle involved.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Baltimore County Police homicide detectives at 410-887-4636.


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