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June 25, 2026

Woman killed and man wounded in late night shooting on York Road

A woman is dead and a man is recovering after gunfire erupted along a busy Baltimore corridor Tuesday night, police said.

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 38-year-old woman was killed and a 27-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Tuesday night on York Road, prompting a homicide investigation, according to Baltimore police.

Officers responded at about 10:49 p.m. to the 5200 block of York Road for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds — a 38-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals.

Police said the woman was pronounced dead a short time later. The male victim survived and is expected to recover from his injuries.

Investigators have not released the identities of the victims or provided information about a suspect or possible motive.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP.


Key Points

  • A 38-year-old woman was killed in a shooting on the 5200 block of York Road in Baltimore.
  • A 27-year-old man was also shot and is expected to survive.
  • Homicide detectives are investigating and seeking information from the public.