Baltimore County Police: Police Investigate Owings Mills Murder

Press release from the Baltimore County Police Department:

July 22, 2021

UPDATE July 23, 2021 11:18 a.m.

The victim in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Deras Washington of the 800 block of Nancy Lynn Ln., 21012.

ORIGINAL July 22, 2021 7:42 p.m. 

A victim was killed this afternoon in Owings Mills. 

Just before 5 p.m., police found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 9400 block of Common Brook Rd., 21117.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives believe the victim was targeted. 

Baltimore County Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding this murder. Anyone with information should contact Detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Web tip: http://metrocrimestoppers.org/

Mobile App: P3TIPS

This press release was produced by the Baltimore County Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.