Murder Charge Filed In Lansdowne Home Invasion

TOWSON, MD - A teen has been charged in a deadly home invasion that occurred at a Lansdowne apartment in February.

Omar Mydie Hamilton, 18, of the unit block of Deepspring Court in Reisterstown, was charged with first-degree murder and using a firearm in a felony crime. Police allege Hamilton shot and killed a man in a Landsowne apartment on Feb. 4 in an intended robbery and home invasion that went awry.

The victim—Larry Lynch, 28, of the 2900 block of Lakebrook Circle—was pronounced deceased inside an apartment in the 2900 block of Lakebrook Circle before 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, according to authorities.

When investigators were first reporting on the case, police described Hamilton as a "second victim" who was in serious condition as a result of the shooting.

After investigation, authorities determined that Hamilton was a suspect, shot by the victim in self-defense.
Police said there was another suspect involved, who allegedly left the scene and has not yet been identified as of Thursday, Sept. 14.

Hamilton is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center, according to police.

Anyone with information may call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

Tipsters can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Tips to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect for a felony crime may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Metro Crime Stoppers is also available by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

Photo of Omar Hamilton by Baltimore County Police Department.