Baltimore County police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon in Arbutus.
Officers from the Wilkens Precinct responded to reports of gunfire around 2:10 p.m. in the 4000 block of Alan Drive. Upon arrival, they found the teenager suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
This marks the 13th homicide in Baltimore County so far in 2025, according to the latest crime data.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling the police at 410-887-4636 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.
Arrest Made in 2024 Teen Murder
In a separate case, police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Mehki Brown in connection with the 2024 shooting death of 17-year-old Nester Nunez in Reisterstown.
Nunez was fatally shot multiple times on June 9, 2024, in the 200 block of Hammershire Road. Brown has been charged with first-degree murder.
Friends described Nunez as a “respectable guy with a good heart” who “lit up every room he entered,” said Chrisal Paguada. The investigation also involved the search for a black sedan suspected to be linked to the shooting.
Officer Injured in March Precinct Shooting Recovering
Meanwhile, a Baltimore County police officer injured in a March shooting at the Wilkens Precinct is continuing to recover.
The incident occurred when an armed man entered the precinct’s lobby near UMBC’s campus, then encountered an officer outside by a gas pump. The suspect opened fire, triggering a shootout with officers.
One officer was struck but survived the encounter and was released from Shock Trauma days later. The suspect, identified as Andrew Britt, a Baltimore City elementary school teacher, was critically wounded in the exchange and hospitalized.
County Budget Proposal Highlights Education Funding
In unrelated news, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has proposed a $4.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
According to The Baltimore Banner, the budget includes no property tax hikes, maintains essential services, and sets aside nearly $500 million in a rainy-day fund for emergencies.
The school system had requested nearly $3 billion in funding. While it will not receive the full amount, the district will receive more than it did last year—reflecting the county’s continued prioritization of education.
A significant portion of the proposed budget is expected to be allocated to school-related expenditures.
