Police investigate shooting on larkhall road in dundalk; residents urged to avoid area

Police investigate shooting on Larkhall Road in Dundalk; residents urged to avoid area

DUNDALK, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department is asking residents to steer clear of the Larkhall Road area in Dundalk following a reported shooting Wednesday evening.

Officials said officers are on the scene in the 21222 ZIP code, actively investigating the incident.

Details about the victim or possible suspects have not yet been released, and police have not confirmed whether anyone is in custody.

Area secured as investigation unfolds

Authorities have established a perimeter around the immediate and surrounding area while detectives collect evidence and interview witnesses. The department said additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Residents are being urged to remain indoors and avoid the area until police clear the scene.

A quiet Dundalk neighborhood is now the center of an active investigation as police work to determine what led to the gunfire on Larkhall Road.

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