Police said the suspect drove away after firing at a northbound vehicle on York Road.
TOWSON, MD — A 22-year-old man died Friday after he was shot while driving near Towson Circle, where police said two vehicles were traveling north on York Road in the middle of a busy afternoon.
Baltimore County police identified the victim as Nasir Majied. Detectives were still looking for the shooter late Friday and had not announced an arrest. Police said the case remained active, with investigators reviewing evidence, checking leads and working to confirm a description of the suspect’s vehicle before releasing it publicly.
Police said the first calls came in about 3:20 p.m. June 5 for a shooting along York Road just before the traffic circle. Officers reached the scene within two minutes and found Majied suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was driving a silver Kia and had no passengers inside, police said. The suspect was also believed to be the only person inside the other vehicle and continued north after the shooting. Majied was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Baltimore County police spokesperson Joy Lepola-Stewart said investigators had not ruled out road rage. “We are still exploring other motives that could have played a role in resulting in the shooting,” she said.
The shooting happened near Shake Shack and other businesses in the Towson Circle area, a central part of downtown Towson where drivers, buses and pedestrians move through a tight mix of restaurants, shops and offices. Yellow police tape blocked parts of the area Friday afternoon as investigators worked around the victim’s vehicle. The driver’s side door of the silver Kia had several visible bullet holes, according to people at the scene. Police said the relationship between Majied and the shooter was unknown. Detectives also had not said whether the vehicles had any contact before the gunfire or whether the shooter targeted Majied before both vehicles reached the circle.
The shooting unfolded shortly before scheduled Friday night events in downtown Towson, including the “Feet on the Street” pop-up festival and concert along Pennsylvania Avenue. County officials said the events would continue, but with more police in the area. “Residents can expect an increased police presence as those events remain ongoing,” a Baltimore County spokesperson said. Business owners setting up nearby said the shooting changed the mood before the evening crowd arrived. Andrea Dixon, owner of The Crafty Therapist Corner, said the news was troubling because the festival often draws steady foot traffic. “When we found out what happened, it was a little concerning,” Dixon said.
Authorities described the case as a homicide investigation. Homicide detectives were reviewing evidence from the scene and pursuing leads to identify and locate the suspect. Police said they planned to release a vehicle description once they had an accurate one. No charges had been filed as of late Friday. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact Baltimore County police at 410-887-4636. Officials did not announce a scheduled briefing, but said updates would be released as the investigation develops.
The shooting added to public safety concerns in Towson, where residents and business owners have watched several high-profile crimes draw police attention in recent years. In December 2024, a mass shooting near a funeral home on Loch Raven Boulevard left one person dead and several others injured. In February 2023, a 17-year-old was fatally shot on Delaware Avenue in the heart of Towson. Friday’s shooting was different in its timing and setting, taking place in daylight on a main road near the circle, rather than late at night or inside a private property.
Several people who were downtown Friday said the shooting was not something they expected in that part of Towson. Devin Green, who spoke near the scene, said the gunfire appeared personal to him. “Whatever happened with them two, they had something personal against each other,” Green said. “Stuff like that don’t normally happen.” Nancy Hafford, director of the Towson Chamber of Commerce, said the community would keep moving despite the violence. “This is an extremely unfortunate incident, but I’ll tell you we are an extremely resilient community,” Hafford said.
Majied’s death remained under investigation Saturday, June 6, with the suspect still at large and detectives working to confirm the vehicle involved. Police said the next major step is identifying and locating the person who fired the shots.
Author note: Last updated June 6, 2026.