Photo caption: baltimore county police detectives investigate a shooting and stabbing on mcshane way in dundalk that left one man critically injured and another hospitalized.
Photo Caption: Baltimore County Police detectives investigate a shooting and stabbing on McShane Way in Dundalk that left one man critically injured and another hospitalized.

Charges Pending After Dundalk Shooting Leaves One Man Critical, Another Stabbed

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August 22, 2026
Baltimore County police have detained several people after a shooting and stabbing in Dundalk left one man with life-threatening injuries and another hospitalized.

TOWSON, Md. – The Baltimore County Police Department said charges are pending against several suspects following a shooting investigation in the 3500 block of McShane Way in Dundalk.

According to police, officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Second victim suffered stab wound

Investigators also found a 56-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound requiring emergency medical treatment. He was taken to a local hospital, though police have not released an update on his condition.

Detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Several people have been detained, and police said charges are pending.

Police say no ongoing threat

Authorities said the violence appears to have been an isolated incident and that there is no active threat to the community. Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any formal charges, is expected to be released as the investigation continues.

  • Baltimore County police detained several people following a shooting and stabbing in Dundalk.
  • A 41-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening gunshot injuries, while a 56-year-old man was treated for a stab wound.
  • Detectives say charges are pending and there is no active threat to the public.

Where did the incident occur? Police said the shooting and stabbing happened in the 3500 block of McShane Way in Dundalk.

Have any arrests been announced? Police said several people have been detained, and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Is there a threat to the community? Investigators said the incident appears to be isolated and there is no active threat to the public.

Sources: Baltimore County Police Department Facebook, Baltimore County Police Department

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