Baltimore County Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred in Lansdowne on February 8th

- Jackson Avery


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ARREST MADE IN WILKENS SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit of the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 23-year-old Darren A. Brown due to circumstances surrounding the non-fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, February 8, 2024. At 3:29 p.m., officers from the Wilkens Precinct responded to the unit block of N. Twin Circle Way, 21227, for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a juvenile victim who suffered a gunshot wound. Through their investigation detectives were able to determine the juvenile shot themself with a firearm that was left unsecured and accessible. The juvenile was transported to a local area hospital and is in critical but stable condition.

Brown remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, charged with reckless endangerment, neglect of a minor, and other firearms-related charges.


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Here is the area noted of this incident: N. Twin Circle Way, 21227: Landsdowne, MD

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Reporting of this incident from Baltimore County Police:

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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.