Gun violence erupts in Essex, Maryland.
TL;DR
An armed man fired shots from inside a house in Essex, leading to a barricade situation. Baltimore County police are trying to resolve the situation and have closed a portion of the Back River as a precaution. Nearby schools, Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary, were put on lockout status, but students were dismissed on time and were reported to be safe. No injuries have been reported.
- Armed man inside house fires shots amid barricade situation in Essex WBAL TV Baltimore
- Baltimore residents draw attention to gun violence prevention efforts WJZ
- Police, schools respond to barricade situation in Essex CBS News
- Deep Creek Middle, Sandalwood Elementary schools on lockout after man fires at officers nearby; students are safe Baltimore Sun
- Police: 2 juveniles arrested after two teenagers shot in Essex WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore
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