Earlier this evening, Baltimore County police were called to the scene of a shooting in the 700 block of Frederick Road, just minutes from campus. The suspect is still at large.

From the UMBC Press Release:

Crime Alert from the UMBC Police Department 410-455-5555

Crime Alerts are issued to inform the UMBC Campus of any situation that poses a potential threat to the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the campus.

Off-Campus Shooting:
Baltimore County Police are actively investigating a shooting off campus in the Catonsville community of Baltimore County that occurred this evening, November 17th, 2009. The shooting occurred in the 700 Block of Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, Baltimore County Maryland.

No further details are available at this time.

The suspect was last seen on foot in the 700 Block of Frederick Road, generally north of the UMBC campus.

Suspect Description:
Black male, (no approximate age reported); 6’ 01” height. The suspect is last seen wearing a black mask and all black clothing, and is reported armed with a gun. Suspect is last known to be in the area of the 700 Block of Frederick Road in Catonsville, Baltimore County Maryland.

Vehicle Description:
None at this time.

You are urged to use caution and to report any suspicious activity to UMBC police at (410) 455-5555.