One killed after homeowner fires on three masked men in Cockeysville driveway

A resident of the 10000 block of Greenside Drive in Cockeysville, Maryland, discharged his firearm at three masked men on Halloween night, killing one and wounding the other two. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. The homeowner reported that the group approached him while he sat in his driveway, with one suspect holding a handgun.

The man stated that the trio threatened him before he pulled out his own weapon and opened fire. According to police records, the three suspects fled the location immediately after the exchange. The homeowner then contacted 911 to report the shooting. Officers from Baltimore County Police arrived at the scene following the call.

Investigators located one of the suspects dead a short distance from the driveway. Police identified the deceased as Amon Walker, a 20-year-old man. The remaining two suspects, both adults, sought treatment at local hospitals. Authorities confirmed that both injured men were in stable condition while receiving care.

Officers recovered a loaded handgun during their search of the surrounding area. Police believe the weapon belonged to the group of three. The Homicide Unit of the Baltimore County Police Department has taken over the investigation to determine the specific circumstances of the shooting.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing danger to the community. The case remains under active investigation as detectives examine the timeline of events and the relationship between the homeowner and the suspects. No further details regarding the identities of the two injured men have been released by the police department at this time.