Cemetery Shooting Victim Died Attending Brother's Funeral: Report

LANSDOWNE, MD — The man gunned down at a cemetery Wednesday afternoon was reportedly there to attend the burial service for his 18-year-old brother when he was killed. He was one of two shot at the Mount Zion Cemetery, and police said the other victim remained critical Thursday morning.

Maurice Brown Jr., 32, of the 300 block of Lyndhurst Street, was pronounced deceased Wednesday.

Brown was shot at Mount Zion Cemetery before a funeral service was slated to start, according to authorities. Officials said they were called to the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road for a report of a shooting at 12:43 p.m.

The funeral was for 18-year-old Marcus Brown, who was shot and killed Aug. 25 in the 1400 block of North Mount Street in Baltimore City, police said. The man who died Wednesday afternoon — Maurice Brown Jr. — was his brother, according to Fox 45.

Just before the service at the cemetery was to begin, officials said a cluster of men branched off from the graveside gathering, and gunshots rang out in the smaller group.

Maurice Brown Jr. and the 25-year-old victim were both shot in the upper body and were taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, police said.

Brown was pronounced deceased, officials reported.

The 25-year-old was in critical condition Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Police said that the crime was targeted, and there was no further danger to the public.

Anyone with information about the shootings may contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.

People may also send tips to Metro Crime Stoppers, which is a non-government organization. Tips sent to Metro Crime Stoppers leading to an arrest and/or indictment of a suspect may qualify for a reward.

To get in touch with Metro Crime Stoppers, send a text to "CRIMES" (274637) with "MCS" plus the tip; call 1-866-7LOCKUP; or submit a tip online. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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