Cockeysville Homeowner Fires on Three Masked Men in Driveway, One Dies

USA Carry reports that Baltimore County Police are investigating a Halloween night shooting in Cockeysville, Maryland, where a homeowner fired on three masked men who he says confronted him in his driveway. One of the men died.

Key points

• The encounter: The homeowner told police that around 10:40 p.m. Saturday, three armed men wearing Halloween masks walked up to him in his driveway and threatened him, according to CBS Baltimore (WJZ).
• The shooting: He drew his gun, fired at the men and then called 911 himself.
• Aftermath: Officers found a 20-year-old man dead a short distance away. The other two, both adults, were located after they went to a hospital for treatment. Police also recovered a loaded handgun believed to belong to one of the men.
• Neighbors: A neighbor told the station of hearing popping sounds while watching TV, after a car sped past. Neighbors said most families had already finished their Halloween festivities.
• Status: Police have not identified the homeowner or the two surviving men, and no charging decision has been announced for anyone. Prosecutors will decide once detectives finish.

Quick take

USA Carry's writer notes the homeowner had his gun on him rather than stored in the house, which he argues mattered in an encounter that close and fast, and says calling 911 right away put the homeowner's account on record. The outlet stresses that the threat described is the homeowner's account as relayed by police.

Read the full story at USA Carry.