Man Fatally Shot At Brother's Funeral; 1 Critically Injured

Baltimore County police say one person was killed in a shooting at a funeral Wednesday in Lansdowne.

Multiple shots were fired at Mount Zion Cemetery in the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road. police said. The call came into police at 12:43 p.m.

One victim was pronounced dead at Shock Trauma, while another was taken to the same hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body, police said. Police earlier said a third person was taken to the hospital for reported chest pains.

Killed was Maurice Brown Jr. 32. The service was being held for his brother, 18-year-old Marcus Brown, who was a victim of gun violence in the 1400 block of North Mount Street, officials said.

When the funeral procession arrived to Mount Zion, a smaller group of men separated from the group of mourners around the grave site. As the ceremony was to begin, gunshots rang out from the smaller group. Mourners ran in all directions to seek cover.

Police don't yet know how many guns were involved, how many suspects were involved or the motive, but do believe the shooting was targeted and that there is no further danger to the public.

Police said the gunmen may have left the scene on foot, mixing in with the dispersing crowd, before making a getaway in a vehicle.

Surveillance video from Lucky Auto Repair across the street captured the crowd running for cover.

Balto Co police say the 2 gunmen may have initially left the scene on foot mixing in with the dispersing crowd. Then making a getaway in a vehicle. pic.twitter.com/oc3hzOD1bn — David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) September 12, 2018

Lansdowne High was placed on lockdown. Just before 2 p.m., walking students were released via 3rd Avenue toward Daisy Avenue. Minutes later, the lockdown was lifted.

Police closed Hollins Ferry Road at the scene between Daisy and Fifth avenues.

WBAL-TV 11 reporter David Collins contributed to this report.