A shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant in Owings Mills, Maryland, on Monday evening has left one person dead and another injured, according to authorities.
Baltimore County Police responded to reports of gunfire at the fast-food establishment located on Reisterstown Road around 7:30 p.m. Witnesses say the incident began as an argument between two individuals inside the restaurant before escalating into violence.
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“We heard shouting, and then suddenly, gunshots rang out,” said an employee who asked to remain anonymous. “Customers were running, and everyone was panicked.”
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 24-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. A second victim, a 19-year-old woman, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg and is receiving medical treatment.
Police have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect. Investigators are reviewing security footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
“This is a tragic and senseless act of violence,” said Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough. “We are committed to identifying those responsible and ensuring justice for the victims and their families.”
McDonald’s issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims and affirming its cooperation with law enforcement.
The restaurant temporarily closed following the shooting, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting Baltimore County Crime Stoppers.
This incident has left the Owings Mills community shaken, with residents calling for increased security measures at public establishments.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as details emerge.
