Crime & Safety
Shooting Victim Identified In Essex Murder: Police
A 25-year-old Essex man died in a shooting Friday night, officials said.
ESSEX, MD -- Police officers from Baltimore County are investigating a deadly shooting in Essex Friday night. They ask anyone with information to come forward.
Lance Dixon, 25, was found when authorities responded to a call for shots fired in the 900 block of Ashbridge Drive, according to police. Officials said he had a gunshot wound and was later pronounced deceased.
Those in the area said they heard multiple gunshots heard in the Kings Mill Apartments off Hadwick Drive, Fox 45 reported.
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Authorities said that Dixon, who lived in the 900 block of Ashbridge Drive, may have argued with someone prior to the shooting, which occurred after 8 p.m., according to ABC 2 News.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.
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