Overview
- The children's parents discovered the two siblings shot inside their Gwynn Oak home after arriving Tuesday evening and called police at about 7:20–7:30 p.m.
- Baltimore County Police publicly identified the victims on Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
- Investigators describe the shooting as an isolated incident, say they are reviewing evidence and pursuing leads, and have not publicly named a suspect or confirmed recovery of a weapon.
- Western High School students and neighbors are holding memorials including an orange balloon release, and the school is offering counseling and mental-health support for affected students and families.
- Authorities have increased patrols, are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, and urge anyone with tips to call Baltimore County Police or Metro Crime Stoppers.